We are committed to fostering a culture of high expectation, equity and pride in our academy. We believe that school uniform supports a sense of belonging and a positive learning environment.

Our approach follows Department of Education guidance and is designed to be fair, inclusive and affordable. We respect religious, cultural, medical and disability related needs, and reasonable adjustments will always be considered.

Equally, we value the support of parents and carers in ensuring that pupils arrive appropriately dressed and ready to learn each day.

Uniform guidance

Government guidance on uniform ensures the cost of school uniforms is reasonable and parents get the best value for money.

With this in mind, we have ensured that, if parents wish to purchase uniform items with the academy logo, our supplier gives the highest priority to cost and value for money, including the quality and durability of the garment.

Parents can buy all school uniform items (without logo) from any store.

If you have any questions about uniform, including where you can access second-hand uniform, please contact us.

School uniform provider

Our uniform supplier is Mapac. Academy-branded uniform items can be purchased directly through the Mapac website.

Uniform

  • Green fleece with or without academy logo
  • White polo shirt
  • Black trousers, shorts, skirt, or pinafore
  • Black socks or tights
  •  Black shoes or black ankle boots (No heeled shoes or open-toed shoes)

Summer term only – Green gingham dresses may be worn.

PE kit

  • White or green performance T-shirt (logo optional)
  • Plain black joggers, shorts, cycling shorts or leggings
  • Green hoodie (logo optional)
  • Trainers

Outdoor clothing

As children get outside in all seasons, it is useful for children to also have the following in school:

  • Waterproof coat
  • Wellies
  • Waterproof trousers or suit
  • Hat and gloves in winter
  • Sunhat in summer

Hair, jewellery, earrings and make up

Jewellery or make up should not worn, with the exception of watches (smart watches are not permitted) and stud earrings. We encourage parents to make use of the summer holidays for ear piercing. This will enable ears to heal before returning to academy in September.

All hair longer than shoulder length should be tied back. No dyed hair or extreme hairstyles please. Nail varnish or tattoos/transfers should not be worn.

If children do have their ears pierced during term time

• For School Swimming lessons through Notts County Council: Children cannot wear earrings for school swimming. We recommend that children come to school without earrings on a school swimming day. Otherwise, they must be removed and replaced by the child. If earrings cannot be removed, then children will be excluded from school swimming lessons.

• For PE, earrings can be taped for six weeks from the date of piercing. They must be removed for PE lessons after these six weeks; they can no longer be taped. The tape needs to be applied by families before school.

Further information

Non-compliance with the Uniform Policy

Children not wearing appropriate uniform will be spoken to by the class teacher and parents will be contacted. Uniform from our Swap shop will be given to the child where it is available. Persistent and defiant non-compliance with the uniform policy may result in appropriate sanctions in line with our Academy Behaviour Policy.

We will always work with our families to support with uniform where necessary. In keeping with our ethos around sustainability we encourage our families to donate uniform their child has grown out of so that it can be rehomed via our Swap Shop. As our school grows, our Swap Shop will too. Our aim is for it to hold a selection of pre-loved uniform that parents and children are welcome to take, free of charge, at any point.