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Student Support

Empowering students to think big is of paramount importance to us but it is the team spirit of our students, parents and carers, and the staff at New Mills School which will provide the necessary support for each of our students to maximise their learning and secure the best possible academic outcomes. At the centre of our student support is your child’s form tutor. The form tutor is the first point of contact for parents/carers and other members of staff. Students have daily contact with their form tutor and, as a result, form tutors become fully aware of the students’ individual needs, personalities, strengths, and possible areas for support.  When contacting your child’s form tutor, parents/carers can be safe in the knowledge they are speaking to an informed member of staff who has already built up a bond of trust with their child.

Form tutors are supported and led by a year manager.  All our year managers are support members of staff who are in the fortunate position of devoting 100% of their time to ensuring every student in their year group is ready to learn.

School Uniform Dress Code

School Uniform (* only available from Headmaster’s School wear in New Mills)

  • · School blazer *
  •  · School tie – available from the school
  • · Regulation black pleated school skirt * no shorter than knee-length and no longer than mid-calf. Worn correctly e.g. skirt waistband not rolled up. Cycling shorts are permitted under pleated school skirt
  • · Regulation black tailored trousers; neither skinny, tight nor baggy; nor excessively flared; not denim, brushed denim or canvas fabric
  • · White shirt (not blouse) – short or long sleeved. Shirts must be long enough to be tucked in at all times
  • · Plain black socks or plain, black opaque tights. Black leggings will not be permitted.
  • · Sensible plain black shoes/trainer. Footwear must be fully black including soles and laces. Platform/high heels will not be permitted.
  • · Skirts, trousers and shoes must be practical and formal, not fashion items and worn correctly at all times

Optional Items

  • · School jumper or tank top *
  • · Outdoor Coat – sensible and fit for purpose. Faux-fur, denim, faux-leather, and leather coats are not permitted. Hoodies are not to be used as an outdoor coat.

(* only available from Headmaster’s School wear in New Mills) Blazers must be worn at all times during the school day and to and from school. Teachers may give permission for blazers to be removed in the classroom.

PE Kit.

New Mills School PE kit is as follows:

  • · Loose black unbranded sport shorts, sports leggings, or black unbranded joggers
  • · Red polo shirt with school badge **
  • · Non-marking footwear for indoor PE

 · Trainers for PE

  • · Red New Mills logo hoodie ** – Hoods must be worn down (Due to the statutory right to physical exercise, P.E. kit will be provided to students who arrive without their kit)

Particular items for particular sports:

  • · Mouth guard for rugby and hockey
  • · Football boots for outdoor PE

(** only available from Headmaster’s School wear)

Jewellery

 The only permitted jewellery which may be worn is:

  • · 1 pair of earrings – studs only. No other piercings are permitted to be worn.

 · 1 ring

  • · 1 wristwatch – not a smart watch.

Facial piercings including eyebrow, lip and nose studs are not permitted on the site by students as a result of health and safety concerns. If parents allow students to have such piercings, these should be done at the beginning of the summer holiday to enable the removal of the studs before the start of the new term. Note: Jewellery is the responsibility of the pupil and not the school. Lost or damaged items will not be refunded.

Accessories

  • · Headbands must be plain black.
  • · Hair accessories must be plain black and practical. Large bows are not permitted.
  • · Belts must be plain black and must not have additional adornments such ass studs
  • · Adornments relating to charities are only permitted when it is a school-based initiative. For example, wrist bands, badges, keyrings etc
  • · Appropriately inoffensive badges are to be worn on school bags only

Items banned include but are not limited to:

  • · Hats - other than for the walk to and from school, unless specific permission given
  • · Hoodies (except for New Mills School P.E. hoodie or a Year 11 leavers’ hoodie. The Headteacher reserves the right to decide on the date of the issue of leavers' hoodies and whether they can be worn at school. Year 11 leavers’ hoodies are not permitted in exams

 Cosmetics

  • · False nails and nail extensions are not permitted
  • · Only clear nail varnish may be worn
  • · Make up, in moderation

Hair styles

 New Mills School does not discriminate against culturally significant hairstyles

  • · Students are not permitted to have letters or words (or other shapes such as Nike ticks) shaved into their hair.
  • · Hair colour must be that of natural shades. However, extreme combinations of natural hair colours are not permitted
  • · Students with long hair must tie their hair back in for all practical activities for health and safety reasons including P.E., technology, catering, and science practical work

School Bags

Students must use an appropriately sized resistant bag to carry their books and equipment. It should hold A4 sized work books comfortably and without causing any damage.

Where to purchase it

  • · Branded New Mills School items (Blazer, P.E. hoodie, P.E. polo shirt, v-neck jumper and v-neck tank top) are available from Headmasters Schoolwear 11 Union Road New Mills SK22 3EL 01663 749526 info@headmasters-schoolwear.co.uk