Uniform
Secondary Phase Uniform
| Item of Uniform | Information | Purchase from |
|---|---|---|
| Academy blazer | Navy Blazer with Academy badge | Academy uniform shop |
| Academy jumper | Navy V-neck jumper with Academy badge | Academy uniform shop |
| White shirt | White shirt with collar to take a tie | High street retail outlet |
| Academy tie | Navy tie with embroidered yellow dolphins | Academy uniform shop |
| Trousers / Skirt | Plain charcoal grey tailored trousers / Knee length or below the knee pleated skirt | High street retail outlet |
| Socks | Plain dark grey socks | High street retail outlet |
| Head scarves / Turbans / hats | Any head scarf or turban worn for religious / cultural reasons must be plain black, navy or white. Any hat must be plain black also. | High street retail outlet |
| Hair scrunchies / bands / slides / clips | If these are required to keep hair tidy these should be plain black. | High street retail outlet |
| Year group lanyard bearing student ID card in holder | Students will be provided with their first card holder and lanyard by the Academy. If lost or damaged a replacement will have to be purchased by the student at a cost of £0.50 per card and £1.50 per lanyard. | Academy uniform shop |
PE & SPORTS DEPARTMENT KIT
Branded PE kit can be purchased from the Academy Uniform shop, online or in person. Pupils are required to have a PE bag containing the following items. All items must be labelled with the students name.
| Item of Uniform | Information | |
|---|---|---|
| Academy PE T-Shirt | Sky blue with Alec Reed Academy logo | Academy uniform shop |
| Academy PE Sweatshirt | Navy with ‘ARA Sport’ logo | Academy uniform shop |
| PE Jogging bottoms | Navy blue jogging bottoms | High street retail outlet |
| Academy PE shorts | Navy with Alec Reed Academy logo | Academy uniform shop |
| PE Leggings |
Navy blue leggings with Alec Reed Academy PE shorts over the top. Leggings may not be worn on their own. |
High street retail outlet |
| PE Football Socks |
Royal blue football socks |
High street retail outlet |
| Astro Trainers | Only plastic studded footwear or turf trainers can be worn (no metal studs, spikes, blades or flat soles) | High street retail outlet |
OTHER ITEMS
- Towel
- Deodorant – Please note aerosols are not permitted
- A spare carrier bag is useful to store wet kit
- A water bottle. (Only water will be permitted in lessons)
- A Gumshield
- A navy/black hat (caps are not permitted)
Students who intend to represent the Academy in Sport will also be required to have:
- Named Navy Football/hockey socks (students must provide their own)
N.B. ALL CLOTHING/FOOTWEAR MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE STUDENT’S NAME
STANDARDS FOR WEARING UNIFORM
The following standards apply when wearing Academy Uniform:
- Full Academy uniform is to be worn to and from the Academy - including black polishable shoes
- Jewellery is not to be worn – apart from flat, plain ear studs (no jewels or gems) – maximum of one in each ear. No other piercings are permitted.
- No make-up or nail varnish should be worn – false nails or nail extensions are not allowed
- Hoodies and caps are not to be worn in or around the Academy
COST OF UNIFORM
We want to ensure that the cost of uniform does not deter any student from applying to the school, nor leads to them feeling socially excluded or unable to afford other necessities. Parents who are unable to provide their child with the required items of Academy uniform should contact the year group SaFE Worker. Such approaches will be handled with discretion and sensitivity. The uniform suppliers, costs and quality of the uniform are reviewed annually to ensure that they provide good quality clothing at an affordable price.
UNIFORM SHOP OPENING TIMES
Details of the Online Uniform Shop and Uniform Shop opening times can be found by clicking here.
ENFORCEMENT OF THE UNIFORM POLICY
It is the responsibility of parents to ensure that their child comes to the Academy in the correct uniform (see the Home School Agreement). Year teams, form tutors and class teachers are responsible for monitoring uniform; all staff have a responsibility for ensuring that students are correctly dressed in class and elsewhere on the Academy site.
A student wearing non-uniform clothing will have parents contacted and if necessary the student will be sent home to correct their uniform. In the case of jewellery and other accessories, the student will be asked to remove the item, which will be confiscated and locked in the Year Base safe.