Uniform gives an identity to all academy students. We take great pride in the appearance of our students and in the co-operation of parents on this matter.

All students are expected to wear the correct uniform every day.

Students who arrive at school without the correct uniform, or with additional items will be asked why they are not in correct uniform and parents will be contacted. From there the possible outcomes are:

• Student is sent home to change into correct uniform and returns to lessons.
• Student will be lent spare uniform and returns to lessons.
• Parent/carer brings in correct uniform and students returns to lessons.
• As a last resort students may be kept in isolation until correct uniform is worn.

We do understand that, occasionally, there might be a reason why a student cannot wear a particular item of uniform for a short period of time. If this is the case parents/carers should contact the tutor to explain the problem and when it will be rectified.

It is vital that school and home work in partnership to keep students in lessons and learning. Please read carefully the uniform guidelines on the website to ensure that all uniform items purchased meet academy expectations.

Please name all uniform clearly, it is almost impossible to reunite lost items with their owners otherwise.

If you are unsure if an item meets the school uniform requirements please review the information below in the first instance. If you are still unsure please send a photo to the school office and ask for clarification before purchasing the item. The school's decision on the appropriateness of any item of uniform is final. 

Where to buy

The academy’s school uniform supplier is Big Fish Schoolwear. For students joining in year 7 they will be available at the intake evening in June to offer a sizing service.

The school office also keep a full range of samples in stock should you need to check sizing at any other time.

Orders can be placed via the Big Fish website.

To order:

• Visit www.bigfishschoolwear.co.uk
• School login details for access to your dedicated school page are:
  • Username: southwolds
  • Password: swa (all case sensitive).
• Before you checkout please set up your OWN account with a username (your email) and password, to enable order completion.

Uniform expectations

Items marked with a * must be purchased from the nominated uniform supplier.

Item	School Expectation	Unacceptable
Blazer *	Academy branded blazer sold via Big Fish Schoolwear	Any other blazer
Shirt or Blouse Students are able to choose between a collared shirt or revere collar blouse.	Shirt - plain white shirt with a collar. Long or short sleeves. Must be worn buttoned to the neck and tucked in. Blouse – plain white with revere collar. Long or short sleeves. Can be worn untucked due to fitted nature of the garment.	Polo shirts T-shirts Patterned or coloured shirts worn visible under shirt
Tie *	Academy branded tie must be worn with a shirt. Ties are not necessary when wearing a revere collar blouse.	Any tie other than the academy designated one
Jumper	Plain black V-neck knitted jumper may be worn over the shirt/blouse and under the blazer.	Any other jumper
Skirt * or Trousers Students are able to choose between a black skirt or trousers.	Skirt – designated black pleated skirt sold by the Big Fish Schoolwear NOTE: The skirt must be of a length to be resting on the kneecap Trousers – plain black school trousers	Any other skirt Skirts rolled up at the waist Skinny or tapered trousers Jeans denim or stretch material Cropped trousers Any embellishment Leggings, jeggings or tracksuit bottoms
Shorts - can only be worn during June & July each year. Students may wear black or grey shorts instead of trousers or a skirt.	Plain black knee-length tailored school style shorts.	Any other shorts. Shorts that are shorter than knee-length. These shorts may not be worn for PE. PE shorts may not be worn other than for PE lessons.
Shoes	Black footwear Black trainers are acceptable but they must be fully black	Coloured areas or coloured logos Boots Open toes
Socks/tights	Tights – plain black, grey or natural colour Socks - black or grey	Footless, patterned or coloured tights
Outerwear	Students may wear a plain coat with no large visible logos.	Denim jackets Leather/suede jackets Hooded or non-hooded sweatshirts

PE Kit

PE T-shirt *	Academy branded PE T-shirt sold via Big Fish Schoolwear	Any other T-shirt
PE Jumper Students can choose between a branded sweatshirt from the uniform supplier or a plain version from an alternative retailer. Please note the students are not permitted to wear PE sweatshirts under blazers.	Black round necked sweatshirt – either school branded or plain.	Any visible logos other than the academy logo Any non-black jumper Any non-round necked jumper
Bottoms Students may choose from a range of bottoms.	Black shorts Black sports leggings Black tracksuit bottoms	No visible patterns other than a small logo Any non-black items
Trainers	Trainers with laces and non-marking soles. Suitable for outdoor PE	Unsuitable or unsafe  footwear
Socks	Black or white sports socks Ankle or knee-length	Tights

Optional Items

It is recommended that students have a mouth guard, football boots and shin pads.

Please note that students taking part in extracurricular football, hockey or rugby must have the appropriate safety equipment as well as black, knee-length, sports socks.

Jewellery, make-up and hair

Students may wear limited jewellery consisting of a watch, 1 small stud earring in each ear and 1 flat ring. Any jewellery in excess of this will be confiscated.

Facial piercings are not permitted, students will be asked to remove any such items.

Students may wear natural looking makeup. Please note that excessive makeup, false eyelashes and painted or false nails are not permitted. Fingernails should be of a suitable length for school.

Hair must not be an unnatural colour or unconventional style. Cuts under grade 2 are not allowed, neither are patterns nor designs that are cut into the hair.

Pre-loved uniform – Uniformerly

Uniformerly is an online marketplace that allows you to buy, sell or give away second-hand school uniform and school related items to other parents within the school. We hope by using Uniformerly, that you can recycle your children’s old school uniform, helping to save you money, whilst helping other parents to cut the cost of buying school uniform.

It is completely FREE to use, with no listing fees and no hidden extras.

For more information check out their website www.uniformerly.co.uk

Please note all correspondence and payment is undertaken between the seller and the buyer.  The South Wolds Academy and Sixth Form will not be involved in any of the selling and buying process.

 

Guidance on suitable items

Shoes

 

Skirt 

Trousers

 

Shorts