School Uniform

A consultation was carried out in September 2015.

During this process we consulted with all of the following important stakeholders to gain their views,

these included Marland’s:

· Students

· Students’ Parents & Carers

· Governors

· Staff

The results of this thorough consultation process were:

60% - No Marland School Uniform (except that students and staff must be appropriately dressed at all times)

26% - Change the Marland School Uniform to one that will be more popular with all Students

14% - Keep the existing Marland School Uniform

Due to this clear majority opinion, supported by the additional concerns and issues outlined in my September correspondence to you, the requirement to wear a formal school uniform will be removed with immediate effect.

To ensure that all students are appropriately dressed at all times, a revised ‘Dress Code’ has been drafted and a copy is enclosed with this letter (a similar requirement will also continue to apply to all Staff as well).