Academy Uniform

Students and Families

At Shireland Collegiate Academy we want to highlight how school uniform is paramount in promoting a cohesive learning environment and cementing pride in the school community. We have designed a uniform that will be both comfortable and smart, to ensure that every child has a sense of belonging within the school.

The following outlines the uniform expectations for key stage 3 and 4, and sixth form.

Item	Branded	Compulsory
Blazer with Academy badge sewn onto pocket – to be worn at all times	Y	Y
Academy tie with logo.	Y	Y
White blouse or shirt – must be tucked in	N	Y
Plain black smart trousers or plain black smart knee length skirt (no jeggings, leggings or jeans).	N	Y
Plain black leather shoes or plain black leather ankle boots. Trainers, pumps or sportswear-branded shoes are not acceptable.	N	Y
Students should bring a sensible and strong school bag to carry academy device, planner and stationery.	N	Y
In adverse weather, a suitable coat can be worn over a blazer. Hoodies and sports jackets are not acceptable.	N	Y
Salwar Kameez and headscarves may be worn and should be plain black – students are still required to wear the Academy blazer and white shirt and tie.	N	N
Turbans and patkas may be worn but must be plain black.	N	N
School lanyard	Y	N

Key stage 3 and PE kit

Item	Branded	Compulsory
Black and red polo shirt with Academy logo	Y	Y
Plain black tracksuit bottoms with Academy logo (no visible or large branded logos)	N	Y
Black and red quarter zip sports jumper with Academy logo (no hoodies or sports jackets)	Y	N
Black and red shorts with Academy logo or plain black shorts (optional)	Y	N
Black and red skort with Academy logo (optional)	Y	N
Trainers	N	Y
Long hair must be tied up and stud earrings removed	n/a	Y

Sixth form

Item	Branded	Compulsory
Smart blouse/shirt and tie (shirts must be tucked in)	N	Y
Smart skirt/dress (knee length) or tailored trousers (no denim, no leggings)	N	Y
Smart blazer/suit top/cardigan or jumper	N	Y
Salwar Kameez – plain black	N	N
Hijab – plain black	N	N
A school lanyard must be worn and visible at all times.	Y	Y
Shoes or ankle boots – must be smart, no trainers, canvas shoes or knee-high boots.	N	Y

Performing Art, PE and Level 1 students’ dress code

All drama, dance and sports and Level 1 students are expected to wear the branded clothing provided by the Sixth Form for practical days. 
No hoodies/tops/ sportswear with significant branding or fashion tops
Jewellery and make up must be discrete 
No extreme haircuts and colour. Hair must be of a natural colour
Nail varnish on both real and acrylic nails must be kept at a sensible length

THE SIXTH FORM TEAM’S DECISION IS FINAL FOR CLOTHING, MAKE UP, HAIR AND JEWELLERY. STUDENTS WILL BE SENT HOME IF FOUND TO BE WEARING ANYTHING INAPPROPRIATE. 

Continuous failure to adhere to the uniform policy will result in the following

Form Tutors will:

Contact family.
Set student detentions.
Record the event on student profiles.
Removal from Academy trips and external visits.

Head of Year will:

Meet with family.
Set student detentions.
Record the sanction on student profiles.
Make referrals to Behaviour Management Services.

Behaviour Management Services will:

Remove students from lessons and isolate until the matter is resolved.

Academy Trips

Trips and visits are extremely rewarding for both students and staff.
For the safety of students, the specified uniform stated on the letter must be worn correctly.

Uniform with Academy logo can be purchased from:

A Oakes
174-180 Vicarage Road
Oldbury
0121 552 1684

Gogna Schoolwear and Sports
Junction 2 Industrial Estate
Unit 1B
Demuth Way
Oldbury
B69 4LT
0121 523 5572

Package deals and individual pricings for school uniform from Gogna Schoolwear and Sports are available to view here.

Academy ties can also be purchased from the Academy from the Head of Year.

Second-hand uniform

We currently accept donated blazers that are handed free of charge to students when requested. Through the generosity of families and students we have a number of blazers, ties and PE kits in our Pre-Loved Store. For more information call reception or ask your child to click the ‘uniform request’ link on their Year Hub page.

We will be putting the following processes in place moving forwards:

We will accept donations of branded items only
We will have standard prices for each item
Families can request items by calling the Academy
Items will be reserved and added to families’ ParentPay accounts so they can purchased
Any funds raised will be donated to Smethwick Foodbank

Important to note:

Salwar Kameez, headscarves, Turbans and Patkas may be worn and should be plain black
Tights should be plain black and ankle length socks should be white, grey or black

Nail varnish on both real and acrylic nails must be of a neutral tone.
If make up is to be worn, it must be natural and discrete.
No other jewellery is permitted other than stud earrings and one nose stud. Students will be required to remove these for practical lessons.
If students wish to dye their hair, it must be of a natural colour.
Hair clips, bands and beads must be black, grey or white.

Banned items relating to uniform and dress code:

Hoodies, sports jackets, baseball jackets and denim jackets 
Snoods, balaclavas, bandanas, hair scarves, baseball hats and bucket hats
Fur boots
Trainers and canvas pumps
All jewellery other than one nose stud and stud earrings (KS3-4)
PE trousers with strips or large logo
Unbranded sportswear over PE kit
Leggings and cycle shorts
Extreme haircuts are not permitted – this includes bright, multicoloured hair and shaved tramlines. If students wish to dye their hair, it must be of a natural colour
False eyelashes are not permitted and will result in staff asking students to remove them
Bright colours and long nails are not acceptable
Knee high socks