Biggleswade Academy

Mead End
Biggleswade
Bedfordshire
SG18 8JU

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School Uniform Policy

Academy Uniform Policy

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Early Years (Academy Pre-School, Blossom & Reception Classes)
Compulsory uniform	Optional uniform	Additional options available to purchase from school supplier or elsewhere.
There is no compulsory uniform for Academy Early Years children, however appropriate clothing and sensible shoes should be worn at all times please.	· Academy polo shirt with Logo (Blue) · Academy sweatshirt with logo (round neck – blue) · Academy Sweat Cardigan with logo (Blue) · Academy Showerproof jacket · Academy Book Bag · Academy PE/Drawstring bag	· Plain black trousers · Plain black skirt · Plain black school style pinafore · Plain black shorts (summer only) · Blue Gingham summer dress
PE Kit
During terms 2 and 3, reception pupils will begin to undertake structured PE activities for which they will need sensible plain shorts and a t shirt. As school PE kit is compulsory for Keystage 1 parents may wish to purchase this at this point.
Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2)
Compulsory uniform	Optional uniform	Additional uniform requirements purchased from school supplier or elsewhere.
School wear
· Academy V-neck sweatshirt/jumper with Logo (Blue) or · Academy sweat/knitted cardigan with Logo (Blue)	· Academy polo shirt with Logo (Blue) · Academy tie · Academy Showerproof jacket · Academy Book Bag · Academy PE/Drawstring bag · School backpack with logo	· White or Royal Blue polo shirt (no logo) in place of Academy Polo shirt with Logo (Blue) · Plain white blouse/shirt · Black trousers, skirts or school style pinafore dresses · Black shorts or Blue gingham dresses (summer only)
Footwear
· Flat black shoes (no boots, trainers, fashion shoes or logos) · Grey, black or white socks
PE Kit
Either ‘Academy’ P.E. or appropriate ‘plain’ sports kit listed may be worn in KS1 – with Trainers only please (no shoes or plimsoles). All options are listed in the following 2 columns.	· Academy round neck PE shirt with logo (White with Blue) · Academy sport polo shirt with logo · Academy Rugby shirt with logo (reversible) · Academy tracksuit with logo	· Plain White t shirt · Plain Royal blue shorts or ‘Shadow stripe’ Royal blue shorts · Plain black or dark blue tracksuit - optional (no logo or branding) · Royal Blue Football/Hockey socks · In extremely cold weather pupils may also wear plain black or dark blue tracksuit trousers over shorts. · Pupils can also wear gloves and woolly hats in cold conditions. · In hot conditions, caps, suntan lotion and bottles of water are recommended.

Key Stages 2 and 3 (Years 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8)
Compulsory uniform	Optional uniform		Compulsory uniform with option to purchase from school supplier, or elsewhere.
School wear
· Academy V-neck sweatshirt/jumper with Logo (Blue) or · Academy sweat/knitted cardigan with Logo (Blue) And · Academy polo shirt with logo (Blue) or · Academy tie (only worn with plain white shirt / blouse)	· Academy Showerproof jacket		· Plain white blouse/shirt (to be worn with Tie only in place of Academy Polo Shirt) · Black trousers, skirts or school style pinafore dresses or in summer Black shorts or Blue gingham dresses if preferred
Footwear
· Flat black shoes (no boots, trainers, fashion shoes or logos) · Grey, black or white socks
PE Kit
‘Academy’ P.E. kit is required in KS 2&3, although it’s makeup and quantity is up to individual parents to decide. Options are listed below: Either or both of: · Academy round neck PE shirt with logo (White with Blue) · Academy sport polo shirt with logo Plus: · Academy Rugby shirt with logo (reversible) · Shin pads (compulsory for football and recommended for rugby and hockey in Years 5, 6, 7 & 8) · Mouth guard – (recommended for rugby/hockey, compulsory in Year 7 and 8 rugby) · Appropriate trainers With a further option of: · Academy tracksuit with logo		· Plain Royal blue shorts or ‘Shadow stripe’ Royal blue shorts · Royal Blue Football/Hockey socks · In extremely cold weather pupils may also wear plain black or dark blue tracksuit trousers over shorts. · Pupils can also wear gloves and woolly hats in cold conditions. · In hot conditions, caps, suntan lotion and bottles of water are recommended.

Additional information:

Jewellery, Makeup, Accessories and other effects:

· Our pupils may wear one pair of plain stud earrings only (one per ear) and a wristwatch. No other jewellery is permitted.

· Makeup or nail varnish of any description is not allowed and pupils will be told to remove it if they arrive at school wearing it.

· Borders / patterns or any other similar hair effects are not permitted.

· Any hair accessories worn should be clearly functional, not fashion in design and should be restricted to Blue, Black or White colours.

· Any dye present in pupils’ hair should be of natural hair colours only (ie a brunette colour may be appropriate where a green or red would not).

Appropriate Trousers and shoes:

There are occasions where the purchasing and wearing of appropriate school trousers and shoes can become a difficult issue for pupils, parents and staff alike. This is particularly true as pupils grow older and may wish to make fashion statements in the way that they interpret the rules and guidance for school uniform.

It is mainly for this reason that:

· Smart, plain, black school trousers or shorts, or smart, plain or pleated black skirts or black school pinafore dresses only are allowed.

· Smart, plain, black school shoes without heels or branding logos only are allowed.

Trousers and shorts should therefore always be tailored and definitely of ‘school’ and not ‘fashion’ styling. (Jeans & corduroy fabrics and ‘combat’ or similar style trousers are strictly not allowed).

Whilst the basic shape of school trousers for girls and boys will not be the main factor in determining their suitability, they should clearly be of ‘school’ and not ‘fashion’ design.

In determining whether trousers are acceptable the list below gives examples of criteria, but is not exhaustive as ‘fashion’ may change:

I. No decorative (and therefore non-functional) buttons should be visible on trousers.

II. No coloured or silver buttons or zips should be visible on trousers.

III. No labels, fashion or otherwise, should be visible on trousers.

IV. No trousers which are of a revealing cut which shows any flesh, or could be deemed by the school to be inappropriately tight are permissible.

The Governing Body recognises that areas such as uniform can be open to subjective interpretation and on occasion abuse. Therefore, to avoid difficulty or embarrassment, ask parents and pupils to operate well within these guidelines rather than at their extremes.

Please order by 31st July to avoid disappointment