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Dear Parent/Carer
This is the web page for Biggleswade Academy’s official uniform supplier. You can purchase our uniform in confidence knowing that it has been carefully selected by us to ensure that you receive a good quality and hardwearing uniform. The prices represent excellent value for money from a company you can trust.
Samples of uniform will be available to try on from the School Office on a Monday and Wednesday after school from 3.45pm – 4.15pm.
Ms. S. E. Flynn
Early Years (Academy Pre-School, Blossom, Reception Classes & The Lawns)
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.
Biggleswade Academy Site
· 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
The Lawns Nursery Site
· Lawns polo shirt with Logo (Red)
· Lawns sweatshirt with logo (round neck – Red)
· Lawns Cardigan with logo (Red)
· Lawns Book Bag
· Red 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 Key stage 1 parents may wish to purchase this at this point.
Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2)
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 tie
· 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
· 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 two 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)
And
· Academy polo shirt with logo (Blue)
· Academy tie (only worn with plain white shirt / blouse)
· 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
‘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:
Plus:
· 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:
In hot conditions, caps, suntan lotion and bottles of water are recommended.
Additional information:
Jewellery, makeup, hair, accessories and other effects:
· Our pupils may wear one pair of plain gold or silver stud earrings only (one per ear) and a wristwatch. No other jewellery is permitted.
· No smart or fitness tracker watches.
· 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 (i.e. a brunette colour may be appropriate where a green or red would not).
· Shoulder length or longer hair should be tied back at all times.
· Long fringes should be secured out of the way.
· Coats are encouraged in colder weather (no hoodies)
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.
Religious Dress
The current uniform policy and dress code promotes a positve ethos, a sense of communal identity and enables pupils of all religious faiths to dress modestly, particularly as trousers are allowed for girls.
At present there is no distinctionin in the school uniform policy between religious groups. Some students may wish to wear distinctive garments for religious reasons, Biggleswade Academy will consider these requests on a care by care basis, although these will need to be covered.
No dress will be allowed that covers any part of the face from forehead to neck in the interests of safety. Being able to see facial expressions is a key component of effective interaction, covering the face would be contrary to the ethos of the Academy. All head coverings must be plain black, white or blue.
· Religious head covering may be worn but must be plain, as well as of an agreed colour to be fixed upon by the Academy. In most cases, the standard colour would include black, navy blue or white, although exceptions may be made in consultation with the Academy.
· Girls may wear long, ankle-length skirts, instead of knee-length skirts or trousers.
· Girls may wear long tracksuit bottoms for PE instead of shorts.
Please Note: Free delivery on all orders over £50. All orders under £50 will incur a £3.95 carriage charge (UK mainland only).