Common use of Be prepared Clause in Contracts

Be prepared. To be equipped to undertake learning to the best of their ability. This includes pride in appearance and performance, meeting core expectations on attendance, punctuality, equipment, uniform, and to undertake learning with a positive attitude; • Respectful – Show kindness and courtesy towards others, following the school’s behaviour policy and acting as ambassadors for our community (including appropriate use of technology in and out of school; • Safe - act in a way that promotes the physical and mental wellbeing of others. Our students are expected to be excellent ambassadors for the school both in behaviour and in appearance. Students are expected at all times to wear full school uniform. Any student not appropriately dressed will be required to change into the stated school uniform. New and clean school uniform is kept in the Attendance Support Room for this purpose. • Names must be clearly marked on all garments • Students are allowed to wear one piece of discreet jewellery and a one small pair of stud earrings. No facial or other body piercings are allowed • Hairstyles and hair accessories must be discreet and appropriate for school • Make up, if worn, must be minimal • No false nails • All outdoor coats and school bags must be left in lockers on arrival at the school • Appropriate school bags must be used, rucksack or satchel bag, handbags are NOT permitted. Our policy on uniform is based on the premise that school uniform: • plays a valuable role in contributing to the ethos of a school and setting an appropriate tone; • provides a sense of pride in the school; • identifies students of the school and engenders a sense of community and belonging; • promotes equality amongst students; • is practical, smart and affordable; The individual’s rights must be balanced against the community’s best interests. Most religious requirements will be met within the school’s uniform policy. It is possible that individual students may have a need to make some minor adaptations on the grounds of their religion. Adjustments made to conform to the requirement of mainstream religions e.g. head coverings are perfectly acceptable as long as this is in line with the student’s stated religion. We will aim to satisfy the dress obligations of mainstream religious traditions only; the religion must be in line with that stated on the data-checking sheet. It should be noted that the school considers trousers to be a gender-neutral option. Any other requests for adjustments to the uniform requirements, including on religious or gender grounds, should be made in writing to the Headteacher by the parent/carer. College tie (colour dependent upon allocated College). White long or short-sleeved shirt with school tie. No polo shirts. Mid-grey V necked jumper or buttoned cardigan (light weight) – long sleeved or sleeveless if required, NOT sweatshirt. Navy blue blazer with badge (badges can be purchased from school or ready-badged blazers from suppliers). Mid - dark grey trousers straight or bootleg styles. Skinny styles are NOT permitted. No corduroy, denim or lycra fabrics. Trousers must be worn at waist height. Plain belt if worn, must be black, brown, grey or navy and be able to fit through trouser loops. Plain socks in grey, black navy or white. Footwear must be flat, all black and suitable for all school activities. There should be no sports logos. SKIRT UNIFORM College tie (colour dependent upon allocated College). White long or short-sleeved shirt with school tie. No polo shirts. Mid-grey V necked jumper or buttoned cardigan (light weight) long sleeved or sleeveless if required, NOT sweatshirt. Navy blue blazer with badge Official Stratford upon Avon School skirt with logo only. These are available to order via Price & Buckland or purchased from the National Schoolwear Centre, Alcester Plain knee length socks in white, black, navy or grey or tights in black, navy, grey or natural. Ankle socks may be worn in the summer (not trainer socks). Any student failing to wear the skirt uniform appropriately (i.e. too short) will be required to wear trousers. Footwear must be flat, all black and suitable for all school activities. There should be no sports logos.

Be prepared. To be equipped to undertake learning to the best of their ability. This includes pride in appearance and performance, meeting core expectations on attendance, punctuality, equipment, uniform, and to undertake learning with a positive attitude; . • Respectful – Show kindness and courtesy towards others, following the school’s behaviour policy and acting as ambassadors for our community (including appropriate use of technology in and out of school; school • Safe - act Act in a way that promotes the physical and mental wellbeing of others. others Our students are expected to be excellent ambassadors for the school both in behaviour and in appearance. Students are always expected at all times to wear full school uniform. Any student not appropriately dressed will be required to change into the stated school uniform. New and clean school uniform is kept in the Attendance Support Room for this purpose. • Names must be clearly marked on all garments • Students are allowed to wear one piece of discreet jewellery and a one small pair of stud earrings. No facial or other body piercings are allowed allowed. • Hairstyles and hair accessories must be discreet and appropriate for school • Make up, if worn, must be minimal • No false nails • All outdoor coats and school bags must be left in lockers on arrival at the school • Appropriate school bags must be usedused (rucksack, rucksack or satchel bag, handbags are NOT permitted). No handbags. Our policy on uniform is based on the premise that school uniform: • plays a valuable role in contributing to the ethos of a school and setting an appropriate tone; tone • provides a sense of pride in the school; school • identifies students of the school and engenders a sense of community and belonging; • promotes equality amongst students; students • is practical, smart and affordable; affordable The individual’s rights must be balanced against the community’s best interests. Most religious requirements will be met within the school’s uniform policy. It is possible that individual students may have a need to make some minor adaptations on the grounds of their religion. Adjustments made to conform to the requirement of mainstream religions e.g. head coverings are perfectly acceptable as long as this is in line with the student’s stated religion. We will aim to satisfy the dress obligations of mainstream religious traditions only; the religion must be in line with that stated on the data-checking sheet. It should be noted that the school considers trousers to be a gender-neutral option. Any other requests for adjustments to the uniform requirements, including on religious or gender grounds, should be made in writing to the Headteacher by the parent/carer. College tie (colour dependent upon allocated College). White long or short-sleeved shirt with school tie. No polo shirts. Mid-grey V necked jumper or buttoned cardigan (light weight) – long sleeved or sleeveless if required, NOT sweatshirt. Navy blue blazer with badge (badges can be purchased from school or ready-badged blazers from suppliers). Mid - dark grey trousers straight or bootleg styles. Skinny styles are NOT permitted. No corduroy, denim or lycra fabrics. Trousers must be worn at waist height. Plain belt if worn, must be black, brown, grey or navy and be able to fit through trouser loops. Plain socks in grey, black navy or white. Footwear must be flat, all black and suitable for all school activities. There should be no sports logos. SKIRT UNIFORM College tie (colour dependent upon allocated College). White long or short-sleeved shirt with school tie. No polo shirts. Mid-grey V necked jumper or buttoned cardigan (light weight) long sleeved or sleeveless if required, NOT sweatshirt. Navy blue blazer with badge Official Stratford upon Avon School skirt with logo only. These are available to order via Price & Buckland or purchased from the National Schoolwear Centre, Alcester Alcester. Plain knee length socks in white, black, navy or grey or tights in black, navy, grey or natural. Ankle socks may be worn in the summer (not trainer socks). Any student failing to wear the skirt uniform appropriately (i.e. too short) will be required to wear trousers. Footwear must be flat, all black and suitable for all school activities. There should be no sports logos.