![]() promote equal opportunities and good relations between persons of different racial groups and between sex or gender groups.ĭiscrimination on the grounds of race or religious beliefĢ.4 Governing bodies will consider their uniform and appearance policies in the context of their anti-racism policy their obligation to promote equality of opportunity between pupils of different ethnic minority groups and the requirement to assess the impact of school policies on pupils from different ethnic minority groups.eliminate unlawful discrimination on grounds of race or sex.The Equality and Human Rights Commission has published a number of related documents including: ' what equality law means for you as an education provider in Wales schools'Ģ.3 In addition, the School Government (Terms of Reference) (Wales) Regulations 2000 impose a duty on governing bodies and head teachers to exercise their responsibilities with due regard to the need to: At least once in every school year, the head teacher must take steps to bring the measures to the attention of pupils, their parents and all those employed or otherwise engaged to work at the school.Ģ.1 Governing bodies must have regard to their obligations under the Human Rights Act 1998 and the Equality Act 2010 when developing or reviewing their school uniform and appearance policies, so as to ensure that they do not to discriminate unlawfully on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and disability.Ģ.2 The Equality Act 2010 does not deal specifically with school uniform or other aspects of appearance, but the general requirement not to discriminate in the treatment of pupils applies here as in relation to other aspects of school policy. These measures must be publicised in a written document and must be made known within the school and to parents. In determining such measures, the head teacher is required to have regard to any matters notified, or guidance issued, by the governing body. The governing body must have regard to any guidance which is issued by the Welsh Ministers when doing so, and when notifying the head teacher of any matters it considers that the head teacher should determine.ġ.7 Head teachers are responsible for determining measures to be taken with a view to promoting discipline and a proper regard for authority among pupils, encouraging good behaviour and respect for others on the part of pupils, and preventing all forms of bullying among pupils (including rules and provisions for enforcing the measures). This can include, for example specifying a uniform which pupils are required to wear along with other rules relating to the appearance of pupils.ġ.6 In addition, the governing body is required to make (and review from time to time) a written statement of general principles, to which the head teacher of the school must have regard when determining measures for the school. Sections 88 and 89 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006ġ.5 The governing body is responsible for pursuing policies which are designed to promote good behaviour and discipline on the part of its pupils. Legal Contextġ.4 The governing body of a school has general responsibility for the conduct of the school and is required to exercise its functions in this regard with a view to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils at the school. support and promote the ethos of the schoolġ.2 This guidance is statutory and as such governing bodies and head teachers must have regard to it when formulating and revising their school uniform policies.ġ.3 This guidance replaces thee previous non statutory guidance entitled “Guidance for governing bodies on school uniform and appearance policies” published in July 2019 (Circular 247/2019).assist identification of strangers on school premises.benefit safeguarding and attendance policies through helping to identify truants.help reduce inequalities between pupils and help reduce some triggers for bullying.enable pupils of all backgrounds to share in a common identity which embraces their particular requirements.remove peer pressure to dress in particular fashions.ensure pupils dress appropriately for learning activity.support positive behaviour and school discipline.provide a sense of identity, community and cohesion within the school. ![]() ![]() Properly developed and appropriately implemented, a school uniform can: 1.1 The Welsh Government strongly encourages all governing bodies to have a school uniform, and to develop a uniform policy after consultation with parents, pupils and relevant local or faith communities.
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