Uniform
Uniform Requirements
We take pride in each and every one of our students at the academy and know that they are equally proud to be wearing their academy badge on their uniforms.
Please read this guidance, alongside the Oasis National Uniform Policy - which outlines responsibilities held by the academy, parents/carers and students. You can also access this policy through our Policies page.
Why do we have a uniform?
We recognise the value of having academy uniforms for the following reasons:
- Inclusion – uniforms promote our belief of inclusion for all
- A sense of belonging – the uniform promotes a sense of belonging in each student, academy and the Trust
- Safety – if all the students in our Trust wear a clearly recognisable, correctly branded uniform it is easy to identify strangers in the academy. On the way to and from the academy it also affords a degree of safety as the students are part of a large body of young people who will look out for each other
- Preparation for the future – many jobs require staff to wear a uniform and even if there isn’t a uniform there is often a dress code. Uniform helps young people get used to dressing to a prescribed standard. It also helps them know the difference between formal and informal dress
- Value for money – good quality uniform should be seen as effective value for money by most parents / carers
- Relieves students from fashion ‘stress’ – a localised academy uniform eliminates the stress placed on students to purchase and wear expensive, fashionable items
- A sense of pride – we all feel proud of our young people when they are well dressed in the uniform. Uniform and PE/sport kits also help students to demonstrate pride in their academy
- Helps raise aspirations – the smarter you feel the more you believe you can achieve
Uniform Suppliers
You can purchase uniform items that do not have a logo on from local supermarkets, such as ASDA, TESCO, Morrisons etc.
Please note that branded items are only available from Pinders Schoolwear, Mansfield Road, Aston S26 2BS or orders can be placed by their website on www.pindersschoolwear.com these can be delivered free of charge to the academy for collection. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Academy.
Religious items
Some students may wish to wear distinctive garments for religious reasons. As an academy we consult with our parents and community representatives to determine which religious garments are allowed at school.
Religious head coverings may be worn but must be plain, as well as of the agreed colour of either black, navy blue or white.
Students may wear long, ankle-length skirts, instead of knee-length skirts or trousers. Students may wear long tracksuit bottoms for PE instead of shorts.
No dress will be allowed that covers any part of the face from forehead to neck in the interests of safety. It is vital that the academy staff can always recognise who is in the academy.
Should parents/carers require their child to wear a specifically religious garment or symbol, they should contact the academy (i.e., the Principal) who, after consultation, will contact the parent/carer with a decision.
The wearing of religious symbols or other insignia is permitted; however, these will need to be covered. Those academies that have a zero-jewellery rule will need to balance this against any potential unintentional discrimination under the Equality Act for those students who wish to wear religious symbols.
Nursery Clothing Requirements
|
Item |
Is this a branded item? |
Optional or required? |
All year or seasonal? |
|
Academy Sweatshirt |
Yes |
Required |
All Year |
|
White Polo shirt |
No |
Required |
All year |
|
Black Trousers |
No |
Required |
All year |
Primary Uniform
|
Item |
Is this a branded item? |
Optional or required? |
All year or seasonal? |
|
Academy Sweatshirt / Academy Cardigan |
Yes |
Required |
All year |
|
White Polo Shirt |
No |
Required |
All year |
|
Black Trousers / Skirt |
No |
Required |
All year |
|
Black Shoes |
No |
Required |
All year |
Primary PE Kit
|
Item |
Is this a branded item? |
Optional or required? |
All year or seasonal? |
|
White T-Shirt |
No |
Required |
All year |
|
Black Shorts |
No |
Required |
All year |
|
Black Pumps |
No |
Required |
All year |
Secondary Uniform
|
Item |
Is this a branded item? |
Optional or required? |
All year or seasonal? |
|
Academy Blazer |
Yes |
Required |
All year |
|
Academy Jumper |
No |
Optional |
All year |
|
White Collared Shirt |
No |
Required |
All year |
|
Black Trousers / Skirt |
No |
Required |
All year |
Secondary PE Kit
|
Item |
Is this a branded item? |
Optional or required? |
All year or seasonal? |
|
Academy PE Top |
Yes |
Required |
All year |
|
Academy PE Shorts |
Yes |
Required |
All year |
|
Academy Zip Up Top |
Yes |
Optional |
Seasonal |
Second hand uniform
To ensure that uniforms are affordable for everyone and to reduce our carbon footprint, we have arranged for acquiring or swapping items for second-hand items.
The academy offers the opportunity to purchase clean second-hand uniform once every half term, we will notify parents of the date.
Uniform costs and support
The academy takes the cost of the uniform seriously and works hard to ensure that those items that are required can be purchased for a reasonable price that provides good value.
If any parents are concerned about the cost of uniform items, please contact the Miss Auty, Office Manager so we can explore what support is available.
Appearance/Jewellery
Stud earrings and watches are the only permitted jewellery on site. Pupils/Students wearing any other items, such as hoop or long earrings, rings, or bracelets will be asked to remove them.
- Only natural hair colours, no extreme colours
- No tramlines in hair or eyebrows
- Hair no shorter than a Number 2 shave
- No facial or other piercings
- No henna or artificial tattoos/body ink
- No artificial/false nails or gel nails/gel colours
- No nail varnish
Personal Belongings
Please do not send you children to the academy with personal belongings other than those required for study. Mobile phones will be confiscated and any games devices brought in for break times should be done with caution. The academy accepts no responsibility for lost items.
Physical Education
For safety reasons, all jewellery should be removed for all PE activities and long hair should be tied up. If students are unable to remove jewellery, it should be covered with tape.
Usually, students are expected to change into PE kit for every PE lesson.