ALL CHILDREN ARE EXPECTED TO WEAR THE ACADEMY UNIFORM
The Academy has adopted the type of uniform worn in all good educational establishments. It is intended to ensure that a positive image of high standards is presented at all times and we ask for the support of parents in buying the correct items of uniform in the first instance and by ensuring their child wears them in school. The dress code is also intended to respect cultural sensitivities.
We expect our students to be neat, tidy and smartly dressed as would be expected in any place of employment. Exceptions will only be made where there is a valid medical or cultural reason why a student cannot wear a particular item or has to wear an additional garment. Parents should check with the Student Progress Manager if they have any doubt about the suitability of items of clothing they intend to buy for pupils to wear in school.
Uniform |
The uniform requirements are listed. Top buttons and ties should be done up at all times and shirts/ blouses tucked into trousers/skirts. |
Hair |
Fashion trends of style and colour are not acceptable for school. Hair should be a suitable, neat and tidy style and a single, natural colour. |
Nails |
Nail varnish and false nails are not allowed. |
Make up |
Make-up must be discreet and acceptable to the Senior Leadership Team and Student Progress Managers. |
Coats |
Fashion garments such as denim, hoodies, sports tops or leather jackets are not allowed in school. A warm, waterproof coat may be worn over the blazer if the weather is cold and/or wet. It should not be worn instead of the blazer. |
Bags |
Bags should be a practical style such as a rucksack or messenger bag and capable of carrying several A4 exercise books without bending. We recommend that students attach a reflective sticker or key ring to be seen in the dark. |
Jewellery |
For health and safety reasons, the only jewellery allowed is a wristwatch, one ring and up to one small stud in each earlobe (no other forms of body piercing are allowed). For practical subjects all jewellery must be removed due to safety of an individual. Silicon charity bands are not allowed. |
Shoes |
Sensible conventional style, flat heeled shoes in black plain leather or imitation leather. Trainers, trainer hybrids, boots and fashion shoes are not acceptable. |
Phones |
Mobile phones and personal music players are not allowed in school and will be confiscated if seen. |
The Academy places great emphasis on uniform standards and students arriving improperly dressed may be sent home. Items that are not permitted may also be confiscated and will be kept until parents can collect them. The Academy will not accept liability for any claim arising from theft, accidental loss or damage to personal effects, money, belongings or clothing whilst on the premises. Students not wearing the Academy skirt correctly may be banned from wearing the skirt and be required to wear trousers instead.
PLEASE ENSURE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS ARE CLEARLY MARKED WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME.
