Uniform

The school uniform is compulsory to year 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 students.

We believe that our uniform plays a valuable role in contributing to the positive ethos of our academy, setting an appropriate tone.

• It enables students to wear clothes appropriate for working in safe and aspiring environment.
• It clearly signals our high expectation of students and our strong work ethic, instilling pride in the school.
• It protects children from social pressures to dress in a particular way, nurturing cohesion and promoting good relations between different groups of students.
• It helps students to prepare for their futures in the world of work, where dress codes are usually expected.

Staff will make the final judgement regarding suitability of uniform in any other cases. Final decisions rest with the year heads and senior members of staff.

If there is anything you are unsure of, then please consult the uniform on the website or contact your daughter/son’s Year Head. Failure to comply with the Uniform Policy will put your child at risk from isolation. We don’t want to spend precious staff resources chasing up non conformity of uniform when we can spend time discovering ways we can support learning and pastoral issues.

School uniforms can be ordered directly from our supplier School Wear Solutions | Bosworth Academy

KS3 & KS4 | Uniform Expectations

Uniform Expectation

Consequences For Not Following The Policy

Blazers (KS4) or purple jumpers (KS3) are compulsory and must be worn at all times. (During hot weather there may be exceptions which will be emailed to students)

Lanyard and card worn at all times

Bosworth Academy tie

Report to Laureates/MLT to get a replacement.
On the third time (for each item), students receive a TTT (break detention)
After the fourth occasion, an after school detention will be implemented.

Skirts to be an appropriate length (no rolling of the skirt and just above the knee)

• Will be challenged and logged under ‘inappropriate skirt length’
• Students who do not have an appropriate length to their skirt will be spoken to initially.
• Repeated logs for having a skirt too short will result in a TTT (break detention)
• Students with rolled up skirts will receive a TTT (break detention).

No type of false or extended nails (due to health and safety) and no hair of an unnatural colour.

• Students will be told to remove the nails and/or hair dye by the Head of Year within a certain time frame.
• Communication will be made with home to communicate this message
• Students will be isolated if they do not meet the time frame for removal.

Discreet jewellery, including small studded earrings (no hoops), max of two bracelets, two rings, one necklace and a watch.

• Jewellery not allowed in the policy will be confiscated during tutor time by the tutor or Head of Year team.
• Students seen with jewellery infringements after this will receive a TTT (break detention).

Discreet makeup and no strip lashes

• Students will be asked to remove excessive makeup
• Communication will be made with home to reinforce the message.
• Isolation if a student refuses to remove the excessive makeup.

In addition to the above, they are further aspects of the policy such as:

• At KS4, a grey jumper can be worn but it is not compulsory and is worn as an extra layer not instead of the blazer.
• Shirts must be tucked in.
• All black shoes.
• Students can choose to wear tailored grey shorts should they wish.

Sixth Form Dress Code Guidance

The guidance is not unduly restrictive but it is important that students appreciate that the Sixth Form at Bosworth Academy is a serious work environment and that they are in a school with much younger pupils present.

• Students should be clean and well presented
• Shorts may be worn but must be mid-thigh length or longer
• Cleavage should not be visible
• Underwear should not be visible
• No offensive slogans
• Sandals may be worn (not flip flops) – restrictions apply in some curriculum areas
• Clear studs must be worn in facial piercings
• Tops which are low cut and/or revealing, including midriffs, should not be worn
• No extreme hair colour or style
• Skirts should be mid thigh length or longer
• Hats, caps and hoods should not be worn inside the building.
• Lanyards should always be worn.

Physical Education

Students are expected to wear the following PE kit which can also be ordered from our supplier School Wear Solutions | Bosworth Academy

We also have expectations with regards to the PE kit at Bosworth Academy. Kit is available from our supplier or a cheaper alternative to keep costs down. All students will need football boots for use on our 3G pitch and sports dome. The need for boots is to ensure the surface quality. Football boots should have studs on the bottom but not blades as they can damage the surface and result in potential injury to the wearer.

In the winter months, students may bring a waterproof coat to wear that is suitable for lessons – school coats are not permitted in lessons. Also, a suitable hat and gloves could be worn to protect from cold.

PE Kit Expectation

Consequences for not following the policy

Bosworth Academy logo polo shirt
Or plain black t-shirt/polo with no logo

1. Students will borrow spare kit which is washed after use

Bosworth Academy logo hoodie
Or plain black hoodie with no logo

2. Students receive a behaviour incident log

Plain black shorts/joggers/leggings
Cycling shorts must be mid-thigh length
No tights are to be worn under shorts

3. Two occasions borrowing kit results in a break time detention

Footwear requirements for the facility that the lesson is in:

• Sports Hall/ Gym/ Courts – trainers
• 3G/Dome – studded football boots (not blades)
• Field – football boots or trainers

1. Students will borrow spare boots
2. Students receive a behaviour incident log
3. Two occasions borrowing kit results in a break time detention

Specialist PE Footwear [Link]

The reason for requiring specialist footwear is due to having a large sum of money invested in our PE facilities and the incorrect footwear can lead to early wear and tear. ‘Normal’ trainers flatten the surface and reduce the lifespan and ‘bladed football boots’ give players too much grip on the rubber crumb surface which can lead to ripping the carpet or serious injury to the player wearing the boot. The footwear will be required at lunch and break should students be wishing to access the Dome or 3G pitch. These boots can be picked up for £10 from Sports Direct so please do not feel pressure to buy the latest, most expensive boots.

Important Information Regarding PE

Security of valuables:

Students are very strongly advised NOT TO bring valuable items to school on days when they have PE as we do not have facilities for safe storage.

Whilst every effort is made by the PE staff to maintain tight security, the PE department cannot guarantee this at all times and therefore cannot be liable for the loss of any valuables e.g. mobile telephones, wallets etc.

PE kit policy:

Students are required to wear appropriate PE kit as explained above.

It is the policy of Bosworth Academy that students should bring their PE kit to all PE lessons, regardless of whether they are physically taking part or not.

The reasons for this are that the programme of study for Physical Education requires students to take up different roles and responsibilities, including leadership, coaching and officiating. Students should also be able to evaluate and offer suggestions for improvements in other performers

If there is a prolonged illness or injury, then students must provide a medical note. If students fail to bring a kit, they will be provided with a clean spare kit.

Thank you for your support and understanding with this.