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To report a child's absence for years 7-11 please email dow-studentabsence@cset.co.uk or call 01454 862395.  For 6th Form please call 01454 862333.  

 

School Uniform

Downend School Uniform has been designed to be formal, not fashionable.  All students are expected to wear the school uniform with PRIDE. 

Please CLICK HERE for our school information booklet regarding the school uniform, including PE Kit and Outerwear.

What happens if my child does not wear the correct uniform?

The vast majority of our students wear our uniform with pride and we appreciate the support of parents and carers.

Any student who is not wearing the correct uniform for any reason must speak to their tutor on arrival at school in the morning. A decision about the actions resulting from this will be made and parents contacted. A list of potential actions is shown below:

  • A non-uniform card may be deemed appropriate depending on the uniform issue and reason. This will be valid for one day only and needs to be shown to all staff on demand on request.
  • An opportunity will be given for a student to correct their uniform/change into the correct uniform, using  the stock  of uniform that we keep in school.
  • Parents may be contacted to bring in the correct item.
  • A student may be sent home to change their uniform. Parents will be informed before this happens.
  • A student may be isolated in school, including social times, for any refusal to correct/change their uniform.
  • Persistent refusal to wear the correct uniform in the correct way will result in an escalation of sanctions which may include them being suspended from school.

Staff will not negotiate with students. Correct uniform must be worn and the decision by staff is final.

Please ensure that all items of uniform are clearly marked with the student’s name and tutor group.

Uniform Suppliers Information

You can purchase on-line by visiting the website of Monkhouse

View New Starter Hub.

View and download your school resources here.

 

Good afternoon,

 I hope you are well.

 I would like to confirm the relocation of the Stoke Gifford store.

 

In 2021, Monkhouse made huge investments in expanding our ability to support the provision of schoolwear in the Bristol and South Gloucestershire areas. It was always our objective to provide customers with a great shopping experience, and we did so by further investing in a fit-for-purpose retail store in Stoke Gifford. However, we quickly learnt that the location wasn’t suitable for all parents.

 

In the last 2 years, we’ve listened attentively to the feedback from parents and schools about our location and our place in the communities we want to continue supporting. Maintaining our commitment to our customers and our goal of giving every child a chance to shine, we’re further investing in the region and relocating from Stoke Gifford, meaning we can be closer to more of our customers.

 

We will be moving from Stoke Gifford on November 14th, 2024, and anticipate being fully operational by 01/02/2025 in Kingswood. This town is well positioned for our customer base and catchment area, the store has great public transport links and is most likely to be a location used for other retail and recreational purposes.

 

While our expert teams work on getting the new store fitted to a high standard, there will likely be a disruption to services in-store. To ensure you remain supported throughout the move, we’ve put the following measures in place:

 

-        Click and collect will be available from the existing Stoke Gifford store from the 4th of November until the 14th of November.

 -        Free home delivery on all orders placed after 2nd November until your new store opening date.

                    free delivery code:- FREEDELSTOKEG

 -        There will be an extended returns period for all online orders for 60 days.

 -        You can get our expert advice and fittings in our Bedminster store.

  

 

 Monkhouse School wear Specialists

Unit 1 Simmonds View

Stoke Gifford

Bristol  BS34 8HR

Tel: 0161 4767216

Email: web@monkhouse.com

 

 

Pre-Loved Uniform

We welcome donations of any pre-worn Downend School uniform to be recycled please; all sizes and items would be appreciated including skirts, blazers, ties and PE kit.  Please bring your items to the main reception or you can send them in with your child and ask them to drop at the student centre if preferred.  Many thanks for your support.