Uniform

The following uniform rules must be adhered to in school, travelling to and from school and when out on school extra-curricular activities if stipulated:

Blazer- Regulation black blazer with school badge: this is to be worn at all times within the building of MHA unless permission is given from MHA SLT –bought from our uniform supplier.
Trousers -Regulation plain black trousers (regular or straight leg- no skinny or flare legs) with an optional plain black belt (small buckles only) and MHA school tie. Leggings are not permitted as an alternative to regulation black trousers.
Tie- School tie worn correctly with top button done up –bought from our uniform supplier.
Skirt- optional MHA skirt worn in line with uniform expectations that this is calf-length- 2 inches below the knee -bought from our uniform supplier.
Shirt/Blouse- Plain white shirt or blouse always tucked in and buttoned to the top.
Socks/Tights -Black or white socks (ankle length) or black tights- no patterns.
Jumper/Cardigan -Optional black V-necked jumper/sleeveless jumper or cardigan.
Backpack -Students should bring a plain black backpack that is large enough to hold an A4-sized book. Tote bags and handbags are not permitted. Students are encouraged to use the MHA school-branded backpack. Bags must be brought to form time and all lessons. Bags and coats must not be used to conceal rolled skirts.
Shoes -Only plain black leather or leather/look shoes are acceptable. Trainers of any colour (including black) are unacceptable. Boots are unacceptable Students wearing incorrect footwear will be provided a pair of black MHA shoes to wear instead. Failure to put on MHA shoes will result in further sanctions in line with school policy. We will only accept signed medical notes as dispensation. These should have a time stamp indicating a review date. Any temporary footwear must be black in colour or it will not be permitted.

 

Other points to note:
•Hair colour must be natural.
•One small stud per ear to maintain pierced ears and one watch (no smart watches) may be worn. Rings, bracelets and body piercings are unacceptable and students will be asked to remove them. Jewellery maybe confiscated and returned to students at the end of the day. Necklaces/chains with religious symbols are permitted but must not be visible.
•Leggings are not permitted as an alternative to regulation black trousers.
•Make-up is not permitted. Any lip balms must be clear and not glossy.
•Nails: varnish or false nails are unacceptable (this includes but is not limited to gels, acrylic, white tip, shellac and chemical treatments).
•Fake tan, treated eyebrows and eyelashes (including chemically treated/tinted) are not permitted.
•Outdoor coats should be plain and dark in colour (black or dark blue) without extreme or excessive logos. Outdoor coats must not be worn within the school building without prior permission from MHA SLT.
•Scarves are not permitted in the school building.
•Students are not to carry bags/coats to hide rolled skirts.
•Hair-bands and hair-bows must be dark blue or black in colour.

We understand that for some diagnosed medical conditions, these expectations may be challenging. The school will use doctors’ notes as a guide but reserve the right to implement reasonable adjustments in line with our own policies.

Full school uniform must be worn at all times, including to and from school. Permission must be given by a teacher/leader for students to remove blazer (e.g. extreme weather conditions).

To help maintain our high standards, all staff conduct regular checks of uniform. If students are not in correct uniform, parents/carers will be contacted to organise a change in clothing the same day, if not then the student will be in the Reflection Room on the same day. Failure to meet our standards and expectations will be treated as defiance and students will be sanctioned in accordance with our Behaviour Policy.

Where students fail to meet our expectations regarding footwear, students will be provided a pair of plain black shoes to wear until they are able to conform fully to our uniform regulations. Failure to meet our standards and expectations will be treated as defiance and students will be sanctioned in accordance with our Behaviour Policy. Persistent uniform infringements are serious offences and will lead to sanctions in accordance with our Behaviour Policy.

Financial support is available in special circumstances.

Students must have the items of kit listed below for their PE lessons. Students will be informed in advance in lessons as to which items they need in accordance to the sport they are taking part in.

Essential items:
•MHA Navy blue PE t-shirt
•Plain,navy blue shorts (no shorter than mid-thigh length)/ plain,navy blue jogging bottoms.
•Navy blue football socks / navy blue or white sports socks.
•Trainers

Optional items:
•MHA mid-layer top - bought from our uniform supplier or plain, navy blue mid-layer top
•Plain, navy blue gloves.
•Plain, navy blue winter hat.
•Moulded boots (football or rugby boots).
•Gumshield (for rugby).

 

Prohibited items:
•Students who choose to wear shorts should ensure they are mid-thigh in length. Alternatively, mid thigh cycling shorts may be worn underneath shorts, provided they extend beyond the length of the outer shorts.
•Cycling shorts/Nike pro shorts are not part of the Mark Hall Acacademy kit and students wearing these alone will be expected to change. Failure to bring appropriate shorts will equal to a missing item of kit.
•Non MHA branded hoodies/jumpers are not part of the Mark Hall Academy kit and students will not be permitted to wear them in lessons.

 

Consequences for missing kit:
•If a student is missing any item from the essential list above, they will be issued with a 30 minute detention for lack of equipment.
•Spare kit will then be provided to students missing items of kit, however the 30 minute sanction will still remain.

The Department for Education (DfE) published guidance in February 2024 on prohibiting the use of mobile phones throughout the school day. This includes before school, after school and during social times. The DfE states that "every school has a duty to create an environment that is calm, safe and free from distraction so that all pupils, whatever their background, can learn and thrive.“
The DfE advises that a school's behaviour policy should provide clarity on mobile phone usage and identifies four possible approaches to support the implementation of a no-phones policy:
•No mobile phones on the school premises.
•Mobile phones handed in on arrival.
•Mobile phones kept in a secure location, which the pupil does not access throughout the school day.
•Never used, seen or heard.

Our school behaviour policy aligns with the approach of mobile phones being handed in on arrival. All students are required to hand in their mobile phones at the start of the school day. Phones are collected and stored securely until the end of the school day, when they are returned to students. If a student is issued with an after-school detention or another sanction that extends beyond the end of the normal school day, their phone will not be returned until the sanction has been completed.

If a student is found in possession of, or using, a mobile phone during the school day, they will be placed in the Refection Room until 4.00 pm on the same day. This is non-negotiable. Repeated breaches of the mobile phone policy may result in further sanctions, including fixed-term suspension. The DfE has issued guidance supporting schools in the confiscation of mobile phones and similar devices for a length of time deemed proportionate.

The DfE also recognises that reasonable adjustments may be necessary for some pupils, for example, where a mobile device is required to support a medical condition.

Mark Hall Academy uniform is supplied by Top Form, located at 90/91 The Stow, Harlow, Essex. CM20 3AP.

Telephone: 01279 434813

email: info@top-form.co.uk

The store opening hours are:

9am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday. 

Sundays from 11am - 4pm during July, August and September. 

Orders may also be placed online through their website:
www.top-form.co.uk

Mark Hall Academy PE kit is supplied by Create Identitee LTD, located at,17-18 St James Centre, East Road, Harlow, Essex. CM20 2SX

Telephone: 01279 881333

email: schools@createidentitee.co.uk

The store opening hours are

Monday to Friday 9:00AM - 17:30PM
Saturday 9:00AM – 14:00PM
Sunday and Bank Holidays – Closed
PLEASE NOTE: THE LAST 30 MINUTES OF EVERYDAY ARE COLLECTION ONLY.

Orders may also be placed online through their website:

 www.createidentitee.co.uk

All students must be prepared and ready to learn:
•Clear pencil case
•Three black pens (minimum)
•Three pencils (minimum)
•A ruler
•An eraser
•A sharpener
•A set of coloured pencils (recommended)
•A set of highlighters (recommended)
•A glue-stick (recommended)
•A mathematics set
•A red pen (for Self/Peer-Assessment)
•A scientific calculator
•A reading book
•Scissors - round tipped school scissors only (recommended)

Students arriving to lesson without the correct equipment will be sanctioned according to the Behaviour and Rewards policy.

Please note, students should ensure they have packed all equipment and books. The school office will not accept and/or deliver items that students have forgotten at home, unless it is an urgent medical necessity