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. 

 

Please click here to order your child's school uniform. 

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.