Some students and parents requested that we consider an amendment to our policy earlier this month regarding hot weather and shorts. This has been discussed via school council, the Equalities Team and at the full governors’ meeting. Our full policy has also been amended to include better reference to protected characteristics and will be available for parents to see in full by the end of term.

In the meantime, if students would like to wear shorts instead of trousers or skirts on days when heat is excessive, they can, with the following caveats:

  • Shorts must be smart and formal black ‘dress shorts’ and of an appropriate length ie just above the knee (example here and here).

  • They should not be: cargo shorts with pockets; they should not be nylon shorts or sports shorts; they should not be cycling shorts or lycra; they should not be jogger/sweatpant shorts.

  • Students should not wear PE uniform shorts; these are for PE lessons only.

Please see the HT letter dates 29.06.23 here for full details: https://longbenton.org.uk/parents/letters-home