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Uniform
WE BELIEVE
Uniforms help to define the ethos of an academy and the standards expected.
They help give students pride in their academy and make them ambassadors for their academy in the community.
As an academy, we have designed our uniform to ensure that it is inclusive as possible whilst being mindful to ensure that it is cost effective for parents/carers.
Our uniform creates a sense of belonging to the Kickstart Academy community and creates a more positive academy environment.
The full details of our academy uniform can be found within the academy’s behaviour for learning policy.
UNIFORM
- Clothing should be comfortable and suitable for academic studies and vocational studies
- Clothing should be appropriate and non-offensive
- Shoulders should be covered, no vests. T-shirt, shirts, blouses etc. are suitable options
- Stomach areas should be covered, no crop tops
- Shorts worn should be thigh length
- Skirts should sit slightly above the knee
- Jeans, trousers, or sports joggers are suitable options. One layer only is permitted
- Make up should be subtle
- Nails should be a sensible and safe length
- Jewellery can be worn – studded earrings only, wristwatch, one ring, necklace. Jewellery will not be permitted during sporting vocational activities. You will be asked to remove it
- No sunglasses should not be worn on the academy premises, classrooms and during vocational activities
- No hats or head garments of a non-religious nature to be worn on the academy premises, classrooms and during vocational activities
- Suitable footwear should be worn at all times. Open toe shoes, sandals, crocs and sliders should not be worn
BAGS
- Bags are optional but must be handed in on arrival
We do not allow the following:
- Short skirts
- Wide belts
- Sunglasses
- Sliders
- Crocs
- Hats and head coverings of a non-religious nature
- ‘Skinny’ body suits
- Hot pants
- Body piercings that will create risk in sporting activities
Supporting uniform accessibility
Where to buy school uniform from
As an academy, we stock uniform on the premises. Uniform can be purchased during the welcome meeting.
Cost of uniform
We appreciate that when a student moves school, and parents/carers are expected to purchase a new uniform it can cause concern.
We feel our school uniform is reasonably priced at:
- Polo Shirts – £9.00
- Hoodie – £16.00
Parents/carers are asked to pay in cash only.
However, if parents/carers need additional time to pay they can speak with the Headteacher to arrange to pay what is affordable and will not cause hardship.
Supporting uniform accessibility
If you need support with accessing uniform, please contact the academy to discuss access to second-hand uniforms. In addition, please contact us if you would like to donate usable used uniforms.
Monitoring school uniform
All staff will monitor the correct wearing of school uniform. Students will be expected to wear the correct school uniform.
Parents are responsible to inform the academy, either in writing or verbally if for any reason a student is unable to wear the correct uniform.
Uniform is checked on entry into the academy building. Any uniform matters can be swiftly resolved as we do have spare uniform that students can borrow for the day and return on leaving the academy.
For students who repeatedly fail to wear the correct uniform:
- A member of staff will speak to the parents to discuss possible reasons why uniform is not being worn
- Students may lose Star Points
- Repeated loss of Star Points may result in a meeting with parent/carer
