WEAR WITH PRIDE…

It is expected that the Academy uniform will instil pride, support positive behaviour and create a shared legacy with those that have worn it before.

As a school committed to our shared legacy, we know we have to be as inclusive as possible in order that everyone feels loved and like they belong. When we consider uniform, we try to make it as equal as possible amongst our students: we want to avoid comparisons between brands, between expensive items, and ultimately between children who have and those who don’t. This is why we have such clear uniform standards: no jewellery means no child is tempted to wear an expensive present that may get lost, just so they can ‘fit in’; non-branded shoes means no parent feels the financial pressure to buy the most expensive pair of shoes; no excessive make-up means no pupil feels the morning stress to look a certain way, when they should just be looking forward to their day. Now more than ever, we feel our uniform policy helps our families: branded clothing has become more expensive and budgets are tighter than ever before. We will always try and support any families who are struggling to purchase key items so that all of our children can not worry about style, but concentrate on education.