Uniform

Our school uniform reflects the high standards we strive for everyday as a school. It is smart and helps unifies us. We are keen to ensure that school uniform is worn correctly and with pride. As a school with a uniform, there is a clear expectation that all students should strictly adhere to the school uniform policy. Please see details below of our current uniform policy.

As always, we thank you for your support.

The school reserve the right to decide on the suitability of any item of clothing.



Uniform items are available from Uniform Direct, online or through the retail outlet in Leicester city centre.

Click here to order uniform 

Parents’ Guide to Buying Uniform

Uniform Policy 

Footwear Acceptable at Soar Valley College

 

Blazers      

Black business cut blazer with blue piping and the school badge all purchased from Uniform Direct. Blazers must be worn on school site at all times unless directed by staff.

Trousers

Mid grey tailored school trousers which can be purchased from Uniform Direct.  Belts must be plain with no large buckles.

Skirt

The school kilt is available in lengths of 20”, 22”, 24” purchased from Uniform Direct. Skirts must be worn with white or black ankle socks or plain black, grey or natural coloured tights. Girls requiring further modesty are able to wear black leggings or Soar Valley grey trousers under the long kilt.

Shirt

Plain white shirt (short or long sleeved), tucked in to trousers or skirt with top button buttoned up to take a tie.

School jumper (optional)

Mid grey school jumper with royal blue V-neck stripe can be worn in addition to the blazer, not instead of. This is in response to requests from parents and students for additional warmth in the colder months and is available from Uniform Direct.

Tie

SVC clip on school tie purchased from Uniform Direct or the school’s reception.

Footwear

Plain black school shoes. Shoes should not have coloured laces, stitching, logos, patterns or contrasting soles. Heels must not exceed 3cm. Trainers/sport shoes are not to be worn. Plain black ankle boots are acceptable if they adhere to the above. Please note that the black trainers will not be acceptable under this policy. See the SVC website for details of what is appropriate.

Outdoor coats

Outdoor coats should be an addition to and not instead of the school blazer.  Hoodies, tracksuit tops or denim coats of any kind are not permitted.

Head coverings

Head coverings for religious reasons must be plain black or white only.

Bags

It is compulsory to have a school bag.  The bag must be large enough to carry A4 books or folders.

Lanyards

Lanyards must be worn at all times for safeguarding purposes.

 

Make-up/ Jewellery/ Hats

No excessive makeup or jewellery is to be worn. Fake nails of any material are not permitted.  No false eyelashes.  Earrings should be discreet and must be no bigger than a 2 pence piece. No facial piercings or ear stretchers are allowed (other than a small, single discreet nose stud). All jewellery must be removed for PE.  Any headbands must be small and plain black or white and without decoration. Hats are not to be worn in the school building.

Hair

No excessive colouring of hair is permitted. Where hair has been coloured, it must be of a natural shade (e.g., not blue, bright red, green etc).  The school reserves the right to decide on the suitability of any colouring.



Physical Education Kit

Available from Uniform Direct

These items are for indoor and outdoor use and for both winter and summer work.

 

Black/Gold polo shirt with the College logo (boys and girls)

Black/Gold reversible multisport top with the College logo, (boys only)

Black/White ½ zip sweatshirt with the College logo, (girls only)

Available from Uniform Direct

Plain Black tracksuit bottoms (optional for boys)

Plain Black shorts

Plain white socks

Long Black football socks (optional for girls)

Trainers

Football boots (for boys)

Swimming costume (and swim cap for students with long hair)

Towel

Hair band (for students with long hair)

All jewellery must be taken out for P.E.

 

 

Equipment

In order to ensure there is no lost learning time, students are required to be in possession of the following items at all times. This is known as the Soar Valley 7.  Items with an * are available to purchase from the school shop.

 

1 School Bag
The school bag must be big enough to hold A4 folders/books, plus the items listed below.
2 Student Planner
(Provided by the school on the student’s first day)
3 Black / blue pen
(ideally a minimum of 2)
4 Green pen
(ideally a minimum of 2)
5 Pencil
(Ideally a minimum of 2)
6 Ruler
(Minimum of 15cm)
7 Highlighter
(Ideally a minimum of 2)


Please make sure that all your uniform items have the child’s name on it so that they can be returned if misplaced.