Uniform Checklist for all students
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION | COMPULSORY/ OPTIONAL |
|---|---|---|
| Blazer | Regulation Academy maroon blazer, with logo and lining. | Compulsory |
| Jumper | Regulation Academy grey jumper, logo and piping. No other jumpers, cardigans, sweatshirts or waistcoats are permitted. | Optional |
| Trousers | Grey, classic-style, school trousers. Black trousers are not permitted. Trousers should be straight-legged and must not be slim-fit, cropped or flared. Trousers must be worn at or above the waist at all times. | Compulsory |
| Shirt | Plain white school shirt with collar, tucked in and buttoned at the neck. Any t-shirt or vest worn underneath Plain white school shirt with collar, tucked in and buttoned at the neck. Any t-shirt or vest worn underneath the shirt should not show or be visible through the shirt. | Compulsory |
| Tie | Regulation Academy maroon tie, with logo. The tie must be in good condition at all times, worn with a closed knot, with the logo and stripes showing directly below the knot, worn at a sensible length. | Compulsory |
| Socks | Plain black ankle socks. Logos, branding or other details are not permitted. | Compulsory |
| Shoes | Plain black leather or leather-look shoes, sturdy and covering the feet. Any stitching on the shoe must be black. Trainers, plimsolls, winter or ankle boots, Kickers (to include any style of Kicker shoes/boots), or fabric shoes are not permitted. Shoes should not have any visible branding, coloured tags, buckles, labels or decorations. | Compulsory |
| PE Kit | Black PE shorts (no visible branding or logo). White Academy polo shirt. Black football socks (no visible branding or logo). Sports-appropriate training shoes. High tops or converse boots are not permitted. | Compulsory |
| PE Kit | Plain black tapered track pants (no visible branding or logo). Plain black sweatshirt (no visible branding or logo) (For colder months, only sportswear as listed here is acceptable) | Optional |
| Academy rucksack | Available from Rough Cut Casuals. | Compulsory |
| Academy coat | Available from Rough Cut Casuals. Students are permitted to wear non-Academy winter coats or rain jackets, but these must be plain black, without patterns, fur trims or visible branding. Hooded tracksuit tops of any colour, either with or without zips, are not permitted. | Optional |
| Lanyard, cardholder and student card | Academy lanyard in the correct colour for the year group, with the student photocard on display. | Compulsory |
Uniform and Personal Presentation
The requirement for adherence to the Academy’s uniform policy will be reinforced by all staff at the Academy, both teaching and support staff. The staff at City of London Academy, Islington will ensure that when students enter the Academy grounds, they are in proper uniform. Form tutors and Heads of Year are also expected to work with students to encourage/reward them for the standard of their uniform. If students are not in full uniform worn in the correct manner, they will not be able to attend lessons. They will work in a designated area until the correct uniform is brought to them, or they will be sent home to change and are expected to return to the Academy once they have corrected their uniform.
Uniform and Personal Presentation Expectations
Students are expected to be of a smart and sensible appearance at all times.
- Individual fashion statements such as designer coats, shirts, trainers, or footwear are not permitted.
- Extreme or heavy makeup, fake tan, false eyelashes, false nails and/or nail varnish or any other form of nail covering are not permitted. Fingernails should be kept short.
- Tinted or cosmetic contact lenses and decorative dental wear are not permitted.
- No jewellery is permitted except for one wristwatch (no smart watches) and a maximum of one plain, small, round, gold or silver stud earring in each ear. Nose studs and other forms of face or body piercing are not permitted.
- No accessories are to be worn around the neck or attached to clothing.
- No bandannas, hoods, caps or hats are to be worn on site.
- Hijabs or other head coverings worn for religious purposes must be plain black or maroon and must not cover the face.
- Outdoor coats must be put away in bags and should not be worn inside the building.
- Please note that, after consultation, skirts are no longer a part of the Academy uniform.
- All items of uniform should be clearly marked or labelled with the student’s full name.
Hair and Hairstyles
Students are expected to be of a smart and sensible appearance. Hair must be worn in a style appropriate to a learning environment. Judgements on the acceptability of students’ hairstyles can only be made by staff at the Academy.
- Only small, black hair accessories (hairbands or ties) are to be worn in the hair.
- Extreme hairstyles, hair colours (e.g. red, blue, green, purple, peroxide blonde etc.) or hair decorations/accessories such as bows, beads, coloured hairbands or ties etc. will not be permitted.
- Mohawks, undercuts, shaved patterns or lines (in hair or eyebrows) are not permitted.
- Facial hair should be kept trimmed and tidy.
- For health and safety reasons, students with long hair will be required to tie their hair back when taking part in certain activities, e.g. PE lessons, technology lessons, science practicals etc., and should carry a small black hairband or tie for this purpose.
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Parent Carer Handbook - Hairstyles including, but not limited to, afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through the application of heat or chemicals, weaves, and wigs. Although we fully support our staff and students’ rights to wear their hair in styles that reflect their identity and hair type, there is still a requirement (as there is for all students) to conform to the Academy’s expectation that hair will be neatly maintained and will not be extreme in style, colour or decoration as detailed above.
Equipment for Every Lesson
The Academy rucksack is compulsory. Students should also ensure they have:
- 3 pens (black or blue and one green pen)
- 2 pencils (sharpener and eraser)
- Coloured pencils or felt pens
- Student planner
- 30cm ruler
- Scientific Calculator
- Protractor
- Reading book
- Students should not carry a compass, scissors or craft knife as part of their equipment. Should these be required in lessons, they will be provided to students by their teacher.
It is very important that students have the correct equipment with them at all times. Successful learning will often be dependent upon this. If students forget to bring equipment, appropriate sanctions will be applied. We operate a school shop where these items are available for purchase at a low cost.
Mobile Phones and Electronic Equipment
Mobile phones and other electronic devices are an unwelcome distraction during the school day and are strictly prohibited by the Academy. All students are expected to leave their mobile phones at home. Any student found in possession of a banned item during the school day, or anywhere on or around the school site, can and should expect to have the item confiscated.
- Mobile phones, smart watches, MP3 players, tablets, computer consoles, computer games or other personal electronic devices MUST NOT be brought to the Academy and are strictly prohibited. The Academy accepts no responsibility for the loss of these items.
- Personal electronic devices will be confiscated for a week in the first instance, and then until the end of term for any subsequent incidents.
- Students, who continually breach the Academy rules around mobile phones and electronic equipment, may find themselves the subject of random searches. Under the guidance provided by the Department for Education, “Headteachers/Principals and authorised staff can search students for any item banned by the school rules”.
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Parent Carer Handbook - Confiscation – Under the guidance provided by the Department for Education, “school staff can seize any prohibited item found as a result of a search.” The Academy will invoke this guidance.
- The guidance provided by the Department for Education also states, “where the person conducting the search finds an electronic device (this includes a mobile phone) they may examine any data or files on the device if they think there is a good reason to do so. Following an examination, if the person has decided to return the device to the owner, or to retain or dispose of it, they may erase any data or files, if they think there is a good reason to do so.” The Academy will invoke this guidance.
If you believe that there are exceptional circumstances that mean it is essential for your child to bring a mobile phone or other electronic device to school, you must apply for this. These requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must show that there is an immediate and significant safeguarding or health concern that can only be mitigated by your child carrying a mobile phone. Please see the Special Consideration Policy on our website for further information.