Haberdashers’ Adams’ Federation
Abraham Darby Academy Uniform Policy and Expectations
Introduction
The Academy believes that the uniform plays a valuable role in contributing to the ethos, setting an appropriate tone and instilling pride. The uniform also plays an important role in:
Supporting positive behaviour and discipline, encouraging identity with, and support for the Academy ethos Promoting a strong, cohesive, Academy identity that supports high standards and a sense of identity among pupils. If some children look very different to their peers, this can inhibit integration, equality and cohesion Ensuring pupils of all races and backgrounds feel welcome and protecting children from social pressures to dress in a particular way Nurturing cohesion and promoting good relations between different groups of pupils.
All our pupils must wear the full Academy uniform as laid down in the uniform list (see Appendix 1) while attending the Academy and Academy functions, and when travelling to and from the Academy, unless other instructions have been given. All items should be clearly named.
Detail
Appropriate hair styles, that are not extreme, form part of Academy uniform expectations. Shaved heads are not allowed. Nail varnish or false nails are not allowed. Jewellery is not permitted, except for one small plain stud earring in each ear (lower lobe only) and/or a watch. Facial or body piercings are not allowed. Exceptions to these rules may be considered for health, religious or cultural reasons.
Academy uniform includes clothing required for Physical Education (PE); this is practical, comfortable and appropriate to the activity involved.
Non-compliance with the Academy uniform policy
Teachers can discipline pupils for breaching the Academy’s expectations on appearance or uniform. This will be carried out in accordance with the sanctions identified within the behaviour policy The Principal, or a person authorised by the Principal, may instruct a pupil to go home briefly to rectify a breach of the Academy’s expectations on appearance or uniform. When making this decision consideration will be taken of the pupil’s age, journey time and cost For pupils in Years 7-11, parents/carers will be contacted and the pupil only sent home during Academy hours if accompanied by parent/carer or if the parent/carer gives explicit permission for the pupil to go home unaccompanied.
The Academy uniform policy is fair and reasonable and fulfils the Academy’s obligations under the Human Rights Act 1998 and the Equality Act 2010.
Uniform Policy Named Responsibility of Policy Mrs A Bithell Vice Principal (Pupil Welfare)
Date of Policy September 2014
Date of next Review August 2015 Appendix 1
Academy Uniform List
The Academy outfitter is: Baker & Son, 29 New Street, Wellington TF1 2LU Or order online at www.bakerandsonschoolwear.co.uk Telephone: 01952 641897 ALL PUPILS (YEARS 7 – 11) C O M P U L S A R Y U N I F O R M I T E M S BLAZER Dark maroon single breasted with the Academy badge ACADEMY TIE In appropriate House colour ACADEMY JUMPER (long or sleeveless version) Plain V Neck with Maroon and Gold stripe Academy Jumper is optional for Years 10 and 11 Academy Jumper is optional for ALL years during second half of Summer Term SHOES Plain, black leather, full shoe NO TRAINERS, NO CANVAS PLIMSOLLS/PUMPS, NO BOOTS (long or ankle) and NO SANDALS SHIRT Plain white, official school style, buttoned to the neck TRANSPARENT PENCIL CASE Containing, as a minimum, pens, pencils, a ruler, rubber, pencil sharpener and a scientific calculator HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ABRAHAM DARBY ACADEMY RUCKSACK / MESSENGER BAG Girls Boys SKIRT / TROUSERS TROUSERS Skirt, black knee length Plain black tailored or (available from Baker & Son) Trousers, plain black tailored (NO BLACK JEANS) (both available from Baker & Son)
(NO LEGGINGS OR BLACK JEANS) SOCKS TIGHTS SOCKS Plain black Plain Black or Plain black Natural OUTDOOR COATS / RAINWEAR Plain black coats, jackets, anoraks, parkas are acceptable (these are not to be worn in lessons and should be put away once inside the Academy building, along with scarves, gloves and hats) No denim, leather or hooded tops, no patterns, insignia or other colours Safety stripes are allowed but no other patterns NO HOODED TOPS ARE ALLOWED AND WILL BE CONFISCATED
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JEWELLERY Only a watch and/or a small pair of plain gold or silver stud earrings (to be worn in the lower lobe only) are allowed, which are worn at the owner’s risk. No other earrings, jewellery or badges to be worn. No facial or body piercing allowed. APPEARANCE No nail varnish or false nails should be worn. Natural make-up only. HAIRSTYLES Hair ribbons, slides etc should be plain black or white. No extreme unkempt hairstyles. Hair to be natural colour only, smart and business like. HATS In winter only, pull on woolly hats in black may be worn to and from the Academy (but not inside the building) Baseball caps are not to be worn and will be confiscated In summer, plain sun hats or white style cricket hats only may be worn for cricket or for extended periods of sport No other headwear is permitted to be worn in the Academy unless it is for religious reasons or because of a medical condition. In these cases written confirmation is required form a parent/carer which will be kept in the pupil’s file.
COMPULSORY PHYSICAL EDUCATION KIT Girls Boys White Academy polo shirt White Academy polo shirt Black Academy shorts Black Academy shorts Maroon Academy sports socks Maroon Academy sports socks Sports trainers (not pumps) Sports trainers (not pumps) Football boots Football / Rugby boots Academy rugby shirt
Black Academy track suit * Black Academy track suit *
A gum shield and shin pads must be A gum shield and shin pads must be worn for all hockey lessons worn for all hockey/rugby lessons
* A black Academy track suit is available for both boys and girls as an optional extra. If a pupil wishes to wear a tracksuit it must be the Academy style one In summer pupils should provide themselves with sun cream in an appropriate protection factor
Please note the Academy expects a smart standard of uniform at all times and requires all pupils’ ties to display 5 stripes in length. All shirts should have the top button done up and should be tucked in at all times.
ALL ARTICLES OF CLOTHING MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE PUPIL’S NAME