Please find some useful information for you and your child about our school.
Our school uniform
Beckfoot Hazelbeck school uniform
What to wear:
- Navy blue jumper or cardigan, it is not compulsory to war a jumper or cardigan with the school logo on, however these are available from Whittakers in Shipley or Natasha Schoolwear in Bradford
- White polo shirt or t-shirt
- Black or grey trousers/skirts/shorts
- Black shoes, boots or trainers
Where can I buy uniform?
If you want your young person to wear uniform with the school logo, these can be purchased from Whittakers Schoolwear in Shipley or Natasha’s Schoolwear in Bradford.
PE Uniform
- Black leggings
- Tracksuit bottoms
- Shorts
- Generic red t-shirt
- Trainers or pumps
Sixth Form
Students in Sixth Form (Years 12, 13 and 14) are not required to wear uniform. We ask that clothing is suitable for the school environment. Please avoid vest and strappy tops, short shirts or shorts. Covered footwear is needed for safety. Sandals, Crocs, and sliders are not suitable for school
Uniform Voucher Policy – School Uniforms
The Beckfoot Trust will provide Financial Support to families of students on free school meals now or that have been on free school meals at any time within the last six years. The eligibility will be based on the students identified on the Government’s Ever6 database.
Uniform vouchers will be valued at £26 and will be redeemable at Whittakers Schoolwear in Shipley. Vouchers will not be valid in any other outlets.
In special circumstances, uniform voucher support may be provided to other parents/carers where exceptional need can be explained (e.g. families moving into the area for the first time from abroad).
Second-hand uniform
If your child grows out of their uniform and it is still in good condition, please send it into the school with your child. Uniform exchange sessions run as part of Coffee Mornings and family events, for more details please contact Assistant Headteacher Jonnie Czternastek.
Swimming
Swimming in the school hydrotherapy pool is part of the PE curriculum. Some classes swim as a group others swim in single gender groups. Student need to provide a costume and towel each week for these sessions.
Many activities may place in the local community, or school grounds. Students need to bring a coat to suit the weather and individual Bases may ask parents to provide Wellington boots for outdoor activities.
School Meals
- Students eat their lunch in their class bases
- Due to the allergies of some pupils, we are a nut free school
- Meals are cooked on site, with menus following a three week cycle, with Halal, vegetarian, and hot and cold options available each day
- We can cater to students with allergies by agreeing a pre-booked menu
- Salad and fresh fruit are always an option
- Meals can be blended to meet students needs
- Students can have a school meal every day, or they can choose to have school meals on days they particularly like
- Parents can select their meal choices at home and pass the information to the Class Teacher
- There are occasional themed menus throughout the year, the class teacher will update parents when this is planned
- Meals are paid for via ParentPay
- If you think you may be eligible for Free School Meals please contact Vicky Ullah, Attendance and Family Support Lead
Travel
Your child may be eligible for transport assistance. Bradford Passenger Transport Service is out local provider. This is not connected to school in any way. Families need to apply for transport assistance and have the needs of the students assessed. There is a cost for this service for students in the 6th form.
For parents of students in Year 6 looking to move to Hazelbeck please ask your primary school to assist you with the application process so that any service is in place at the beginning of the school year.
If you would like to find out more about the service or where to help and advice please contact the school’s Attendance and Family Support Team .
