Uniform

A new Head teacher arrived at School L where achievement was being undermined by low level disruptive behaviour amongst a significant minority of students. There was a uniform code but it had been only loosely enforced by the previous Head. This had sent out the message to students that minor breaking of rules was acceptable and high expectations did not need to be met.The new Head teacher knew that to be successful, gain the respect of the students and challenge the school’s tardy attitude heHE, Higher Education is education at degree level or equivalent, normally undertaken after the 6th form. would have to address uniform straight away. Parents were all contacted and reminded about the uniform code. If the students did not possess the correct uniform, parents were given a short period of time to ensure that they did. The Head made sure that all items of the uniform except shoes were available at a discounted price at the office. Parents were told that after the allocated period of time had elapsed, students wearing incorrect uniform would be isolated. The Head teacher had complaints from parents, saying that this would jeopardise students’ learning. HeHE, Higher Education is education at degree level or equivalent, normally undertaken after the 6th form. made it clear to parents that, in choosing the school, they had signed up to the uniform policy and therefore had to support it. The Head held a series of assemblies explaining the new expectations to students. HeHE, Higher Education is education at degree level or equivalent, normally undertaken after the 6th form. explained how proud heHE, Higher Education is education at degree level or equivalent, normally undertaken after the 6th form. was of them, so proud that heHE, Higher Education is education at degree level or equivalent, normally undertaken after the 6th form. wanted them recognised on the streets because of their uniform. HeHE, Higher Education is education at degree level or equivalent, normally undertaken after the 6th form. made clear his expectations for students whenever and wherever they wore school uniform. When it came to the week when full uniform was to be enforced, only a tiny number of students were improperly dressed. Most students enjoyed their new smartness.Prizes were given to all tutorAlso known as ‘form tutor’. A tutor is a teacher who registers a class of students and oversees their moral and social welfare. They should have a close overview of each tutee’s progressSchools are measured nationally according to attainment and progress. Progress is how well pupils have done given their starting points. For example, pupils' progress from key stage 2 to key stage 4 is measured., although it is quite likely that the tutor will not teach the students in their tutor group. Tutors are often the first point of contact for parents. A tutor is line managed by a head of year* or head of houseSee also 'Head of year/ Head of house'. A house is a team that groups of students are organised into for reasons of motivation and camaraderie. Houses usually stretch across year groups.*. groups who came in perfect uniform for the whole week. The senior team increased their lunchtime patrols outside school, so they could see how students were behaving in their uniform off site. They appeared in the most unexpected places and disruptive behaviour of any kind was rigorously followed up. The Head teacher received far more letters from parents praising the enforcement of policy than condemning it. Local businesses contacted him about the improved behaviour of students. Students and staff knew that the new Head teacher meant business.The school was on the up.