Uniform

Uniform Guidance

The wearing of uniform plays an important role in establishing the identity and ethos of the academy. It contributes to positive behaviour, instils pride in the academy and encourages identity both within the academy and the local community. 

As a result, students are expected to maintain the high standards of uniform both on their way to and from school when representing the academy in the local community. Students should wear their uniform with pride and it is expected that our standards and expectations are supported by parents and carers.

This academy uniform and PE kit guidance applies to all students in Years 7-11. Please see separate guidance for uniform in our Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13).

All items of uniform and PE kit are available from the uniform suppliers listed at the end of this document.

Please note that the academy will provide your son/daughter with a lanyard and badge at the beginning of Year 7. This item will not be required to be purchased. Any future replacements can be purchased on ParentPay.

Uniform

If you are unsure about any of the uniform guidance above, please contact the academy before making any purchases. Please ensure all uniform items are named.
 

PE Kit

The PE faculty is proud of our kit that students wear both in lessons and when representing the academy in competitions and fixtures. It ensures there are no health and safety concerns and provides a durable, practical kit for all students. All items should be named.

The academy reserves the right to ask students to remove any jewellery or make-up that we believe may pose a risk to health, safety, or the learning environment. This includes items that could cause injury to the wearer or others. All jewellery is worn at the owner’s risk, and the academy cannot accept responsibility for any lost or damaged items. Students are expected to follow our guidance to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all.

Uniform Stockists

Preloved Uniform

At de Ferrers we have an excellent pre-loved uniform shop, which stocks almost everything you will need. The quality of the clothing is checked to ensure that it is in excellent condition. 

Using the following link, we can help both your pocket and the environment. https://app.uniformd.co.uk/items/the-de-ferrers-academy

Uniform Expectations

The de Ferrers Academy has some simple expectations regarding presentation and uniform standards. All students are expected to follow these expectations consistently at all times:

• The academy blazer should be worn at all times around the academy, unless otherwise instructed due to extreme weather. 

• Shirts should remain tucked in and top buttons fastened at all times.

• Ties should be tied up to the collar and of a suitable length. 

• The wearing of suitable outdoor coats is encouraged in the winter months. Coats may be worn in the school building, but must be taken off before entering a classroom

• Hoods must be down at all times inside the building.

• When wearing a coat, students must wear their academy blazer underneath.

• A suitable school bag, large enough to carry exercise books and equipment, is required.

• Hoodies, zip-up hoodies and sweatshirts are not permitted in the academy and will be confiscated.

• Any uniform infringements will be sanctioned in line with the behaviour policy.

Hair

• Students are required to keep their hair colour natural.

• Extreme haircuts, including undercuts, tramlines and cuts below grade 1, are not permitted.

• Consideration should be made regarding this during holidays to ensure hairstyles meet the guidance on students’ return.

Make up

• Students are permitted to wear makeup of a natural appearance. 

• Long nails are not permitted.  

• False eyelashes are not permitted 

Jewellery

• The academy reserves the right to request that students remove jewellery which we believe could cause injury to the students or others. Any jewellery worn to school is done so at the owner’s risk.

• Discreet jewellery is permitted (individual studs only)

• Nose piercings jewellery is not permitted - clear retainers can be worn.

• Students may wear a wristwatch.

• Tongue piercings are not permitted.

• Necklaces must be worn under the shirt

• All jewellery must be removed for PE lessons, and consideration should therefore be given as to when ears are pierced.

Scarves, hats and gloves

• These are permitted but should not be worn anywhere inside the building.