When kids finish primary school and start secondary school, they’re right at that age when they want to start expressing their individuality more. This is especially the case in UK schools, where children and teenagers wear school uniforms.
As girls (in particular) approach their teenage years, they’ll experiment with wearing makeup and jewellery, in an attempt to express their individualism and even push the school rules a little!
But what jewellery do schools allow?
Most schools will clearly write up their school uniform policy, so you will need to look at that before you advise your favourite teen on what they can and can’t wear.
Most schools allow discreet, simple jewellery which won’t get in the way or draw much attention. Generally, schools will allow small stud earrings and possible small necklaces but not bracelets, rings or anklets.
Jewellery Ideas For Back To School
If you’d like to buy a piece of jewellery for a girl going back to school or starting secondary school, you should stick to buying some simple stud earrings. Ones which won’t draw attention and can be easily taken out if required.
We recommend buying a pair of hypoallergenic sterling silver earrings, since she’ll be able to wear them all day with no discomfort.
Why isn’t jewellery allowed in PE?
Jewellery isn’t allowed in PE for a couple of reasons. First, it might get damaged and second, it might get pulled on and hurt the person wearing it. Additionally, any piece of jewellery, particularly rings, could get caught on someone else and hurt them.
And although sports like football, hockey and ultimate frisbee are non-contact, there often ends up being some contact!
It’s important that all jewellery is removed for PE, so you may want to invest in a jewellery roll or something similar where it can be safely stored.
What’s the best way to cover jewellery in PE?
Some schools will let you cover your jewellery for PE, while some will ask you to remove it completely. The best way to cover jewellery which can’t be removed (usually new piercings) is with micropore tape or a plaster.
What jewellery with sixth forms allow?
In sixth form, where no formal uniform is enforced, but ‘office wear’ is, schools will often let teens wear whatever jewellery they’d like. At this stage in their schooling, teens are age sixteen, seventeen and eighteen so they are trusted to make decisions for themselves.
You can easily buy a lovely jewellery gift for a girl starting her A-levels. Here’s some of the best options.
Summary
The jewellery allowed in school really depends on which school you or your teen attends, and you should always check their policy first. Most schools allow discreet earrings, but these have to be removed or taped for PE.
As girls get older and go to sixth form or college, they’ll have more of a choice on what jewellery they wear.