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The Halo Code
Our school champions the right of students and staff to embrace all Afro-hairstyles. We acknowledge that Afro-textured hair is an important part of our Black students' and staff members' racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious identities, and requires specific styling for hair health and maintenance.
We celebrate Afro-textured hair worn in all styles including, but not limited to, afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through the application of heat or chemicals, weaves, wigs, headscarves, and wraps.
In this school, we recognise and celebrate our students' and colleagues' identities. We are a community built on an ethos of equality and respect, where hair texture and style have no bearing on a student's ability to learn or a staff member's ability to teach.
Notes:
Schools have the right to enforce a dress code as long as it is fair and does not unduly discriminate against any students and staff. Under the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED), "schools must eliminate racial discrimination and promote good race relations". Policies and practices that prohibit hairstyles which are primarily used to maintain Afro-textured hair can lead to indirect discrimination.
The Halo Code focuses on hair textures and styles most commonly associated with the Black community. The term Black has historically been used as a racial and political label. Here, we use it to refer to people of the African Diaspora, including those with mixed heritage, who as a result of their ancestry have Afro-textured hair.
The Halo Code is a gender neutral policy.
In order to embody the spirit of The Halo Code, staff are encouraged to familiarise themselves with different Afro-textured hairstyles and their cultural significance, and to avoid labelling Afro-textured hair with terms such as messy, unprofessional, or inappropriate.
Halo Code does not prevent schools from issuing additional guidance around Afro-texture hair and protective styles, including:
That head wraps and scarves should reflect other elements of the uniform code such as the school's colours.
That hair be tied up for health and safety reasons.
That hair colour is reflective of the wider school uniform policy
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Complete the form below to officially adopt the Halo Code at your school.
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The Halo Code Agreement
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Our school will display a copy of the Halo Code publicly and proudly in our building and on our website
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Our school will announce our adoption of the Halo Code to staff and students, in person or by email
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Our school name will be displayed on the Halo Collective website so that others can see we've adopted the Halo Code!
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Our school will embed the Halo Code within any existing uniform policy and include it in future student handbooks
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Our school will signpost staff and students to the additional resources on the Halo Collective website
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If disputes around hairstyles arise, our school will refer to the Halo Code for guidance
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1.
Our school will display a copy of the Halo Code publicly and proudly in our building and on our website
2.
Our school will announce our adoption of the Halo Code to staff and students, in person or by email
3.
Our school name will be displayed on the Halo Collective website so that others can see we've adopted the Halo Code!
4.
Our school will embed the Halo Code within any existing uniform policy and include it in future student handbooks
5.
Our school will signpost staff and students to the additional resources on the Halo Collective website
6.
If disputes around hairstyles arise, our school will refer to the Halo Code for guidance
Ready to make a difference? Click below to complete our quick form and officially join the growing community of Halo Schools. A member of our team will be in touch to welcome you and provide additional resources.
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