Uniform

We believe in a common-sense approach to uniform, that encourages students to have PRIDE in themselves and the college, while at the same time ensuring that it does not place too much of a burden on parents’ pockets.

As of 2022/3 we started progressively transitioning to the new uniform, and we are running a hybrid approach to the changeover. The Uniform Policy has been updated to make it as clear as possible what is required by the College and the expectations of our community. It is designed to be as simple and as straightforward as possible. Our recent redraft has come about to better support our community in a modern professional world.

In 2024/5 we are at the point that the old uniform has now run out of the local supplier and any new uniform purchased will be the new style for all year groups.

We expect all students to wear full uniform at all times, unless otherwise indicated via the College, for example in cases of extremely hot weather or non-uniform charity days.

We do intervene directly for persistent breeches or noncompliance contacting home when needed. To support us in correctly identifying these issues we ask that a parent or caregiver writes a short note if there is a valid reason for not having a full/correct uniform. This is particularly helpful for a student who may worry about not meeting expectations. If we do not have a note from home in the first instance, we will send a supportive email home so that you are aware there was an issue at school.

You can purchase uniform from Paul Day Sports.

Please note that if you want to try on uniform, you will need to arrive at 4.30pm at the latest.
If your child has sensory issues and may need further support with the process of trying on uniform, Paul Days have asked that you call ahead so they can do what is possible to help support.

If ever parents require discreet support in procuring items of uniform, please get in touch with anyone at the school you feel comfortable with, the uniform lead teacher, or the Head, and we will do our upmost to support.

‘Getting it right’

The vast majority of the school consistently look Professional and smart, but we thought it may be helpful for parents/careers to know some key issues and how we resolve them.

At school the most common uniform infringements we are having to correct are:

• Student not having a tie in the morning.
• Jeggings and Leggings instead of the uniform trouser. - This is difficult for school to resolve without having to ask a parent to bring the correct uniform to school. In persistent cases a student may end up in the isolation room until we have a complete uniform being worn – we do our upmost to avoid students missing lesson time.
• The new skirt is knee length – Please buy the correct size for your child. We discourage rolling up the skirts, it often breaks the zips. From September 2023 only the new uniform skirt will be permitted (or school trousers from any retailer). Students will be asked to ‘wear the uniform properly’ if they are rolling up the skirt.
• Students not brining a blazer to school. The blazer is compulsory a jumper is optional.

Where students do not get it right, we may provide temporary loans and items for the day and a range of sanctions may apply depending on the reason and frequency.

We aim to communicate with home as clearly as possible so that together we can support all the students to ‘get it right’ and make the most of their opportunities at WVC.

Please see uniform policy for full details.