Uniform

MKA Guidance

Uniform promotes a strong sense of self discipline, self-esteem, equality and a sense of belonging to a community with a shared set of values. At Milton Keynes Academy we value enterprise and employability skills alongside academic achievement. We want our students to be well prepared for the world of work where first impressions are very important. We believe that if young people look smart, they will act smart and be smart. Appearances matter. Uniform encourages a professional and business-like attitude that aims for quality and success. We want our students to be proud of their appearance and their academy.

Our Uniform Policy and Studio 6 Dress Code are about looking smart for the work place. Our Policy contributes to the ethos and culture of our Academy.

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Boys Uniform

Uniform Item	Description
Black, single breasted boys’ blazer with Milton Keynes Academy logo	Blazers without the logo are not permitted. Blazers must be worn at all times, including as students arrive and leave school. Teachers may give permission to take them off during lessons, and they may be removed at break and lunchtime. Blazers must be worn with the sleeves rolled down.
Plain black, smart trousers (plain black belt, without oversized decorative belt can be worn)	No jeans, jean style, skinnies or cargo style are permitted.
White shirt, long or short sleeved	Neck size to allow the top button to be fastened comfortably and shirts should be tucked in.
Year 7 & 8, black and grey stripped tie Year 9 and 10, black, grey and gold striped tie Year 11, gold Tie	Clip-on style
Plain black smart shoes	Formal black leather shoes are to be worn. No boots, trainers (of any kind), pumps, dancing shoes, shoes with sports logos or informal shoes are permitted. Please refer to footwear guide.
Plain black socks	No logos/decoration.
Black school back-pack with Milton Keynes Academy logo	No other bags permitted.
Jumper, V-neck, sleeveless (optional, but only available through approved supplier)	No hoodies or any other style of jumper or cardigan permitted.
White short sleeved t-shirt or vest (optional)	Can be worn under shirts only.

Girls Uniform

Uniform Item	Description
Black, single breasted girls’ blazer with Milton Keynes Academy logo	Blazers without the logo are not permitted. Blazers must be worn at all times, including as students arrive and leave school. Teachers may give permission to take them off during lessons, and they may be removed at break and lunchtime. Blazers must be worn with the sleeves rolled down.
Plain black, smart trousers (plain black belt, without oversized decorative belt can be worn)	No jeans, jean style, skinnies, leggings, jeggings, cropped or cargo style trousers are permitted. Also, no exposed zips.
Plain black skirts	No “tube” skirts (or stretchy material such as jersey). Plain black tights must be worn when wearing a skirt. No socks/ankle socks to be worn over the top of tights.
White shirt, long or short sleeved	Neck size to allow the top button to be fastened comfortably and shirts should be tucked in. No open necked, or V-necked shirts or blouses are permitted.
Year 7 & 8, black and grey stripped tie Year 9 and 10, black, grey and gold striped tie Year 11, gold Tie	Clip-on style
Plain black smart shoes	Formal black leather shoes are to be worn. No boots, trainers (of any kind), pumps, dancing shoes, shoes with sports logos or informal shoes are permitted. No thin heels, e.g, stiletto or “kitten” and no more than 4cm in height. In addition, no sandals, sling-backs or flip-flops. Please refer to footwear guide.
Plain black socks	No logos/decoration.
Black school back-pack with Milton Keynes Academy logo	No other bags permitted.
Jumper, V-neck, sleeveless (optional, but only available through approved supplier)	No hoodies or any other style of jumper or cardigan permitted.
White short sleeved t-shirt or vest (optional)	Can be worn under shirts only.

PE Kit

Year 7 & Year 8 Students Kit

Compulsory	Optional
Blue Milton Keynes Academy T-shirt with logo Black Milton Keynes Academy shorts with logo Sports socks – black or white Suitable sporting footwear	Blue Milton Keynes Academy fleece with logo. Black jogging bottoms with Academy logo. (Please note: no other hoodies, sweatshirts or jogging bottoms are permitted)

Year 9 to Year 11 Students Kit

Compulsory	Optional
Blue Milton Keynes Academy T-shirt or polo top with logo Plain black shorts or black shorts with Milton Keynes Academy logo Sports socks – black or white Suitable sporting footwear	Plain black jogging bottoms or black jogging bottoms with Milton Keynes academy logo. (Please note: no other hoodies, sweatshirts or jogging bottoms are permitted)

All clothing must be appropriate for the school environment.

Other Items

Hair and make-up

All hair must be natural
Hairstyles should not be extreme
Long hair to be tied back in PE, DT and Science
Hair products should be avoided due to safety issued around flames in Science, DT etc.
Students will be given 24 hours to change inappropriately coloured hair
Hair extensions must be the wearer’s hair colour
Hair accessories must be sensible and plain black (nor sparkles or decorations)
Make-up must be subtle. School defines what subtle is and students will be asked to remove excess
No nail extensions: these prevent students from effectively participating in activities and pose a safety risk. Only clear varnish – no colours
Hijabs/religious headwear: Plain black, no sparkles or decoration

Jewellery

One small gold/silver ring is permitted
One pair of small gold/silver sleeper/stud earrings is permitted
No other jewellery items are permitted
No facial piercings, no hoops, no multiple studs, no tongue studs, no spacers

If students wish to have any part of their body pierced they must arrange this at the beginning of the summer holidays so that the wound has sufficient time to heal. If students disregard this they will be isolated from other students until they comply with the regulation.

Coat

Outdoor coat (to fit over the blazer)
Not to be worn instead of blazer or under blazer
No hoodies

Hats

Hats must not be worn inside the Academy

Helpful Links

The Milton Keynes Academy – Year 7 Uniform and Sportswear Download