Secondary School Uniform Consultation

Have Your Say on Proposed Changes to the Secondary School Uniform

The Governors and I would like to hear your voice on a proposed change to the uniform in the Secondary phase of Aylesford School. 

We are proposing these changes for several reasons:

• New legislation and guidance introduced in September 2026 requires all schools to ensure that their uniforms provides value for money, are suitable for all their learners and has minimise the number of branded items
• We are building Aylesford School based on a new vision and new values and therefore the time is right for change
• Students must be comfortable to learn, weather has increasingly been a barrier to this which has led to last minute adjustments
• We will be moving to a new uniform supplier, Clive Mark, from Easter
• Our current PE kit has been discontinued and therefore needs to be replaced

In summary, the proposal is to change the current uniform of shirt, tie and blazer to a proposed version with polo shirts and sweatshirts/cardigans.  Changes to the PE kit due to the current line discontinuing are relatively minor and will ensure a cost saving.

Please find the full consultation letter here: uniform consultation letter 

What do I need to do?

We want to hear from you and how you feel about the proposed changes. You can do this by simply completing the following form here: uniform feedback form

When do I need to do it by?

Please complete the form before 11 December 2026 to have your say.

What does the new proposed uniform look like?

Proposed new polo shirt based Uniform:

Proposed PE Kit: