Uniform

We take pride in each and every one of our pupils at the academy, and know that they are equally proud to be wearing their academy badge on their uniforms. Please read this guidance, alongside the Oasis National Uniform Policy - which outlines responsibilities held by the academy, parents/carers and students. You can also access this policy through our Policies page.

Why do we have a uniform?

We recognise the value of having academy uniforms for the following reasons:

• Inclusion – uniforms promote our belief of inclusion for all
• A sense of belonging – the uniform promotes a sense of belonging in each student, academy and the Trust
• Safety – if all the students in our Trust wear a clearly recognisable, correctly branded uniform it is easy to identify strangers in the academy. On the way to and from the academy it also affords a degree of safety as the students are part of a large body of young people who will look out for each other
• Preparation for the future – many jobs require staff to wear a uniform and even if there isn’t a uniform there is often a dress code. Uniform helps young people get used to dressing to a prescribed standard. It also helps them know the difference between formal and informal dress
• Value for money – good quality uniform should be seen as effective value for money by most parents / carers
• Relieves students from fashion ‘stress’ – a localised academy uniform eliminates the stress placed on students to purchase and wear expensive, fashionable items
• A sense of pride – we all feel proud of our young people when they are well dressed in the uniform. Uniform and PE/sport kits also help students to demonstrate pride in their academy
• Helps raise aspirations – the smarter you feel the more you believe you can achieve

Uniform Suppliers

You can purchase uniform from Asda, Lidl, Aldi, Tesco, and Morrisons. Please note that branded items are only available from myclothing.com. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the academy.

 

Click here to go to the My Clothing website

 

Jewellery

Jewellery is not permitted, except for children with pierced ears, who may wear studs on those days when they do not have swimming or PE. Earrings must be removed for PE lessons. If a child’s ears have very recently been pierced they may wear their studs provided that they are covered with tape by parents/carers, before they come to the academy. Once the lesson is over they may remove the tape.

A normal watch may be worn once a child is able to use it correctly. This must be removed for PE lessons. Children with long hair should tie it up. This is essential for PE lessons.

Personal Belongings

Items of personal property should not be brought into the academy, including mobile phones, unless there is a special reason and authorisation has been given by the class teacher. If older children require mobile phones for safety reasons when making their own way home, they should be handed into the main office on arrival. The academy accepts no liability for the loss of personal possessions. All belongings, including all items of academy uniform should be clearly labelled.

Religious Items

Some students may wish to wear distinctive garments for religious reasons. As an academy we consult with our parent and community representatives to determine which religious garments are allowed at school. Should parents/carers require their child to wear a specifically religious garment or symbol, they should contact the Principal who will contact the parent/carer to discuss.

Second hand uniform

To ensure that uniforms are affordable for everyone and to reduce our carbon footprint, we have a selection of second-hand items available for a small donation. 

If any parents are concerned about the cost of uniform items, please contact the main office so we can explore what support is available.