Uniform & Equipment

Northern Education Trust believes that students learn most effectively and achieve their best outcomes when they are comfortable, able to be themselves, and are dressed in such a way that sets an appropriate tone for education.

A consistent academy uniform policy is vital to promote the ethos of the academy and provide a sense of belonging and identity for all students, regardless of their protected characteristics or socio-economic circumstances.

Our uniform policy lays out the measures taken to ensure a consistent, fair and inclusive uniform policy; to implement a uniform that reflects the needs of all students; and a uniform that is affordable and the best value for money for the academy and students’ parents/carers.

Students must wear full academy uniform at all times when they are within the academy or on an academy visit, unless otherwise stated.

A copy of our academy uniform policy and uniform checklist including PE kit requirements can be found in the links below.

Equipment

We expect that students always bring the following items into the academy:

• A suitable school bag
• Need to Know book
• Planner
• Books (supplied by the academy)
• Stationery – Pen, pencil and ruler

All students are required to wear the following:

• Black blazer with Academy logo which is worn at all times
• Black trousers or skirt. Skirts MUST be knee length. Trousers should be full length, not jeans, leggings or tightly fitted
• With skirts, students should wear black tights, no leggings
• White shirt and tie
• Blue V Neck Jumper with Academy logo (optional)

PE Uniform

• Royal blue polo shirt;
• Black shorts;
• Football type socks;
• Black track suit bottoms;
• Blue and white Rugby Shirt (Optional)
• Hooded PE Jumper with Academy logo (Optional);
• Training Shoes

Please note that students MUST wear trainers or football boots for outdoor PE. Plimsolls and high-tops are not suitable footwear for outdoor activities.

Jewellery and Make-up

• No Make-up or nail varnish is allowed. False nails are not permitted. Fake tan is not allowed.
• No jewellery is allowed to be worn. No exceptions. A wrist watch is the only item students are able to wear.

Mobile Phones

Mobile phones/ smartwatches and other electronic technology must be switched off at the academy gate, kept out of view and remain switched off until students exit the academy gate at the end of the day. If a child is seen with any of the items above in the academy, they will be confiscated, placed in the safe, and will only be returned to a parent/carer.

Hair Styles

• Hair styles must be simple and any hair colouring must look natural.
• The Academy does not permit hairstyles that reflect the extremes of fashion – unnatural or extravagant colours, extensions, beads or designs cut into the hair are not permitted.