MOSSBOURNE FEDERATION SECONDARY UNIFORM AND APPEARANCE EXPECTATIONS For all students The Federation’s Uniform and Appearance policy for secondary academies can be found here. It is expected that all students will travel to and from the academy every day in neat, clean uniform as specified below, giving the clear message that our students take pride in belonging to the Academy. Any student who breaks a condition of the Mossbourne Uniform and Appearance Expectations will receive a sanction in line with the behaviour policy and may be sent home, removed from normal circulation or placed in the Behaviour/Learning Support Unit. As per the Home Academy Agreement, parents/carers must support their child in adhering to this policy. It is strongly recommended that parents/carers are present when uniform is purchased and haircut appointments take place. The Academy’s uniform supplier is: Crossbow Schoolwear Trutex 31 Broadway Market Hackney E8 4PH 020 7923 9313 crossbow.schoolwear@hotmail.com Option A Item Expectation Academy blazer The blazer must be worn correctly at all times. Please note, students will be advised when they are permitted to remove blazers outside of the classroom due to weather conditions. Academy grey skirt or trousers Academy skirts may be worn in two lengths, i.e. knee length or mid-calf length. Academy trousers must be worn on the waist. Wearing both items at the same time is not permitted. Black belt Only black belts with a small, plain buckle are permitted. Belts must be worn inside belt loops. Academy blouse Must be tucked into the skirt or trousers with all buttons done up. Academy jumper or academy tank top This is an optional item if students wish to wear an additional layer to keep warm. Plain white or black socks/black opaque tights If wearing a skirt, socks must be white and ankle length. If wearing trousers, socks must be black and ankle length. Socks must be ankle length. Trainer socks are not permitted. Tights must be 60 denier+. Academy coat No alternative coats are permitted. Flat, black leather shoes* Shoes must be plain, smart and business like; they must not look like a trainer or plimsoll. Shoes should not be suede, patent, have any coloured stitching or have any embellishments. *Boots must not be worn with a skirt. The academy retains the final decision on whether a shoe is in line with the policy. Mossbourne Academy hat and scarf (and gloves). These items are optional and should only be worn in the winter months. Only hats and scarves purchased from the uniform shop are permitted. Gloves must be plain and black with no logos. Hair Hair must always be kept off the face and not fall below the eyebrows. Hair that falls below the collar should be tied back: tied hair should be styled in such a way that it is in one unit. For hair that falls below the collar and cannot be tied at the back of the head, a larger headband should be used to keep the hair in one unit. Distinct shape-up/shaping of the hairline is not permitted and there should be no hair markings or shapes cut into the hair. There must be no distinct contrast (including ‘step’) between the top, the back and the sides of the hair; any short sides and back must be blended gradually into the top of the hair. Black (MVPA), black, grey or red (MCA) hairbands may be used to tie hair back but must not be worn on the wrist. Hair must be the student’s natural colour. Eyebrows must not be shaved or have any markings in them. Facial hair must be clean shaved or natural and not styled. The academy retains the final decision on whether hair, including facial hair, is in line with the policy. Jewellery No jewellery is permitted, except for a single/pair of small, plain, round gold or silver stud earrings in the lobe of the ear. Diamante stud earrings are not permitted. No other form of body piercing is allowed. A watch may be worn providing its only function/feature is telling the time e.g., no smartwatches, watches with alarms or sound effects, watches with calculators or video/audio recording capability. Jewellery and watches must be removed before all P.E. lessons. Head covering Only the academy head scarf may be worn for religious or cultural reasons. Faces must always be fully visible; full or partial face coverings are not permitted. Option B Item Expectation Academy blazer The blazer must be worn correctly at all times. Please note, students will be advised when they are permitted to remove blazers outside of the classroom due to weather conditions. Academy trousers Academy trousers must be worn on the waist. Black belt A belt must be worn with this uniform. Only black belts with a small, plain buckle are permitted. Belts must be worn inside belt loops. Academy shirt Must be tucked into the trousers with all buttons done up. Academy tie A tie must be worn with this uniform. The tie must be worn correctly i.e. covering all the buttons of the shirt. Academy jumper or academy tank top This is an optional item if students wish to wear an additional layer to keep warm. Plain black socks Socks must be ankle length. Trainer socks are not permitted. Academy coat No alternative coats are permitted. Flat, black leather shoes Shoes must be plain, smart and business like; they must not look like a trainer or plimsoll. Shoes should not be suede, patent, have any coloured stitching or have any embellishments. The academy retains the final decision on whether a shoe is in line with the policy. Mossbourne Academy hat and scarf (and gloves) These items are optional and should only be worn in the winter months. Only hats and scarves purchased from the uniform shop are permitted. Gloves must be plain and black with no logos. Hair Hair must always be kept off the face and not fall below the eyebrows. Hair that falls below the collar should be tied back: tied hair should be styled in such a way that it is in one unit. For hair that falls below the collar and cannot be tied at the back of the head, a larger headband should be used to keep the hair in one unit. Distinct shape-up/shaping of the hairline is not permitted and there should be no hair markings or shapes cut into the hair. There must be no distinct contrast (including ‘step’) between the top, the back and the sides of the hair; any short sides and back must be blended gradually into the top of the hair. Black (MVPA), black, grey or red (MCA), hairbands may be used to tie hair back but must not be worn on the wrist. Hair must be the student’s natural colour. Eyebrows must not be shaved or have any markings in them. Facial hair must be clean shaved or natural and not styled. The academy retains the final decision on whether hair, including facial hair, is in line with the policy. Jewellery No jewellery is permitted, except for a single/pair of small, plain, round gold or silver stud earrings in the lobe of the ear. Diamante stud earrings are not permitted. No other form of body piercing is allowed. A watch may be worn providing its only function/feature is telling the time e.g., no smartwatches, watches with alarms or sound effects, watches with calculators or video/audio recording capability. Jewellery and watches must be removed before all P.E. lessons. Head covering Only the academy head scarf may be worn for religious or cultural reasons. Faces must always be fully visible; full or partial face coverings are not permitted. Item – PE Kit Expectation Academy polo shirt or academy sweatshirt with black track suit bottoms or shorts Track suit bottoms or shorts must be plain, without any logos. Sweatshirt may be worn as an optional item over the polo shirt. Academy Rugby shirt with white shorts Shorts must be plain, without any logos. White academy t-shirt with white shorts This is an optional set to be worn in the summer months. Shorts must be plain, without any logos. Base or thermal underlayer This is an optional item that should match the colour of the shirt (MCA only), or otherwise not be visible. White football socks Must be plain, without any logos. Training shoes Only permitted for PE and playing in the playground. Plimsoles, converses or high-tops are not considered suitable. These must not be worn at any other time. Shin Pads Worn for football. Gum Shield Worn for rugby lessons. Towel Must be stored in a suitable bag when wet. Roll on deodorant Spray deodorants are not permitted. Bottle of water Should be refilled outside of lesson times i.e. before school, break, lunch or after school. Additional Items and Issues Students must adhere to the Uniform and Appearance Policy on the way to and from the Academy. Uniform exceptions may be made by the Principal but only where this is required as a matter of sincere religious observance. The Principal’s decision is final. Underclothing, including thermals and vests, must not be visible. No make-up or nail varnish may be worn. Lip balm can be used but must not alter the natural appearance of the lips and must never be applied during lessons. Students may not write or draw on their skin, this includes having permanent or temporary tattoos that are visible. The Principal has ultimate discretion in establishing what is and is not acceptable. 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