Uniform

Uniform

BOYS
Academy blazer with badge	Grey. The blazer is an essential part of the Academy uniform and must be worn at all times.
Jumper	Academy jumpers are available. If a jumper is required, it should be worn in addition to the blazer and not instead of.
Trousers	Black – formal style, i.e. not jeans style. This means no trousers with rivets, back patch pockets like jeans or tight trousers. Anyone wearing trousers we deem inappropriate in style will be asked to change in school to a stock of trousers we keep. Appropriate trousers will need to be purchased as soon as possible.
Shirts – long or short sleeves	White – worn tucked in. Sleeves should not be rolled up.
Academy tie	Academy colours
Socks	Plain black.
Shoes (not trainers)	All black leather/leather style – sensible style. No logo, even if the logo is black. Canvas shoes are not suitable for the Academy as they do not provide sufficient protection against the elements. Under no circumstances should Converse style pumps/shoes be worn, even if they are leather as they are far too light weight for school use.
GIRLS
Academy blazer with badge	Grey. The blazer is an essential part of the Academy uniform and must be worn at all times.
Jumper	Academy jumpers are available. If a jumper is required, it should be worn in addition to the blazer and not instead of.
Skirt	The Academy has a school skirt and no other skirts will be allowed. Please ensure the skirt purchased is a minimum 22 inch length and not shorter; longer lengths are available. The school skirt should not be rolled up.
Trousers	Black - formal style, i.e. not jeans style. Again, there is a school style. No-one should wear leggings, jeggings or trousers with rivets and/or back patch pockets like jeans. The trousers must not be tight fitting, especially around the calves. Anyone wearing trousers we deem too tight, or inappropriate in style, will be asked to change in school to a stock of trousers we keep. Appropriate trousers will need to be purchased as soon as possible.
Shirt – long or short sleeves	White – shirt style worn tucked in – sleeves should not be rolled up.
Academy tie	Academy colours
Socks	Plain black knee or ankle length. No frills or logos attached.
Tights	Plain black opaque, without pattern.
Shoes (not trainers)	All black leather/leather style – low heel, sensible style. No logo, even if the logo is black. Canvas shoes are not suitable for the Academy as they do not provide sufficient protection against the elements. Under no circumstances should Converse style shoes/pumps be worn, even if they are black leather as they are far too light weight for school use.
Shalwar Kameez (optional)	Black
Head scarf	Black
Boots are not acceptable footwear at the Academy unless prescribed for a medical condition.

SPORT
Boys	Girls
Black/green polo shirt (boys) (available from Crested School wear only)	Black/green polo shirt (girls) (available from Crested School wear only)
Black logo sweatshirt (available from Crested Schoolwear)
Black shorts available from Crested School Wear and many other retail outlets. They must be plain black without a logo and must end just above the knee.	A Black skort available from Crested School Wear. Alternatively, girls may purchase black shorts available from Crested School Wear and many other retail outlets. They must be plain black without a logo and must end just above the knee.
Black football style socks. These must be plain black with a fold over top that come to just below the knee.
Trainers (For safety reasons these must be sport trainers and not fashion trainers)
Football boots – These can be metal or plastic studs
Gumshield & Shinpads

Please ask if you require advice about where specialist uniforms can be purchased.

PPE for Environmental Science and Land based Practical Sessions

ESSENTIAL FOR ALL LEARNERS WHEN ON A PRACTICAL

Steel Toe Capped Footwear

Overalls

Warm clothes for the winter are required and waterproofs recommended.

Outside Coats

We would encourage the purchase of sensible coats as you are likely to walk around the Academy and college site during lessons.

You must not wear casual outer garments when attending the Academy or when travelling to and from the Academy, e.g. hooded sweatshirts, sweatshirts, tracksuit tops.

Denim or material of similar appearance must not be worn to the Academy.

If you do not wear the appropriate uniform, sanctions will be applied. [3] A medical note will be requested in the case of alternative footwear.

All items of clothing should be named.

Jewellery

Our first consideration is your safety and, therefore, jewellery is discouraged. The wearing of certain jewellery can be dangerous e.g. heavy chains/medallions/leather necklaces. Jewellery of any type, including earrings, must not be worn for rural or sporting activities.

The Academy reserves the right to request you to remove jewellery which we believe could cause injury to you or others. The only jewellery allowed is:

Earrings – You may wear either ONE or one pair of very small solid studs.

We strongly advise that ear piercing be done at the beginning of the summer holidays.

Nose studs are not acceptable and neither is any other form of body piercing. Ear stretchers are not allowed.

Anyone wearing any form of stud other than the earrings allowed above will be told to remove them immediately.

Watch

Students may wear a wrist watch. The watch should be discrete. Smart watches are strongly discouraged.

We encourage you not to bring items of value to the academy for obvious reasons and jewellery often falls into this category.

Make-up and Nail Varnish

The wearing of make-up is not encouraged. Anyone wearing an excessive amount will be asked to remove it. Staff will determine excessive. False nails or nail varnish should not be worn and any student who does not abide with this rule will be made to remove varnish/nails as it is a health and safety issue, especially for land based studies. Nail varnish remover will be provided. We urge parents/carers not to allow students to have false nails applied unless they can be removed prior to school attendance. They are very expensive but are not compatible with the ethos of a land based enterprise academy. There are no exceptions to this rule. False eyelashes are also not to be worn.

Hairstyles

We reserve the right to make judgements about relevant hairstyles and hair colour but extreme hairstyles are not acceptable.

Tattoos

Tattoos are not acceptable. Any student that already has a tattoo should advise us prior to starting at the Academy. Hand drawn tattoos are included in this prohibition.

Disclaimer – The Academy reserves the right to make the final judgment on any of the above.