Uniform
Our Vision
Our vision is that every member of the Academy community (students and adults) is given the opportunity to achieve and be the best they can be. We want people to aspire to do great things, to achieve highly and to make a contribution to the Academy community, the community of Milton Keynes and to the national and international communities. In this way, ‘Everyone Achieves’.
Our Values
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 our 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.
Aims
Our Uniform Policy is about looking smart for the work place. Our Policy contributes to the ethos and culture of our Academy.
Uniform:
- Helps to set the right tone
- Promotes good behaviour and discipline
- Protects children from social pressures and bullying
- Supports community cohesion between different groups of students
Overview and Operation of the Policy
- The Academy uniform is both smart and practical and avoids the fashion trends. The only branded items available from our on-line retailer are the blazer, the tie and the backpack. (See uniform list in the appendix to this policy and on the website). All other items are available from major retailers and the main supermarkets
- Hoodies are not permitted on the school site and must be removed at the school gate to avoid confiscation.
- The standard of dress is the responsibility of the individual student.
- Every member of staff has a responsibility to ensure that students are correctly dressed while in classes and moving around the Academy building (see uniform chain in the appendix)
- Any member of staff may address a student’s uniform issue at any time.
- Tutors are expected to make the checking of uniform a daily event during registration.
- Students not in uniform will be asked to go to the uniform room to change into Academy loan stock for the day, returning the borrowed item at the end of the day. This loan stock is washed regularly and is bought for this purpose.
- If a student refuses to change, they will be detained in Reset and their parents/carers will be contacted by the Year Team.
- The Principal or a person authorised by the Principal, may ask a student to go home briefly to remedy a breach of the Academy’s rules on appearance or uniform.
- Any issues of genuine hardship should, in the first instance, be referred to the Head of Year.
You can order Academy uniform here.
The Milton Keynes Academy Dress Code
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Uniform Item |
Description |
|---|---|
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Black, single-breasted blazer with The Milton Keynes Academy logo |
• Blazers without logo are not permitted |
|
Plain black, smart trousers (plain black belt, without oversized decorative belt can be worn) |
• No jeans or jean style trousers |
|
Plain black tailored school skirts |
• Must be knee length |
|
White shirt, long or short sleeved |
• Neck size to allow the top button to be fastened comfortably |
|
Year 7 & 8, black and grey stripped tie |
• Academy tie |
|
Plain black smart shoes or Plain black trainers |
• Formal black leather/leather look shoes |
|
Plain black socks or tights |
• No logos/decoration |
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Plain black school back-pack or black school back-pack with The Milton Keynes Academy logo |
• No other bags permitted |
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Black V-neck jumper with gold stripe (optional) |
• No hoodies, sweatshirts or any other style of jumper or cardigan permitted |
|
White short sleeved t-shirt or vest (optional) |
• Can be worn under shirts only (no logos/decoration) |
PE Kit
Year 7 & Year 8 Students Kit
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Compulsory |
Optional |
|---|---|
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Black Polo Shirt with Milton Keynes Academy logo |
Plain black jogging bottoms |
Year 9 to Year 11 Students Kit
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Compulsory |
Optional |
|---|---|
|
Black Polo shirt with Milton Keynes Academy logo |
Plain black jogging bottoms |
All clothing must be appropriate for the school environment.
Helpful links
Other Items
Hair and make-up
- All hair colour must be natural or red dye only
- 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. The Milton Keynes Academy 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/durags and other religious headwear must be plain black in line with school uniform colours, with no sparkles or decoration
Jewellery
- One small gold/silver ring is permitted
- One pair of small gold/silver sleeper/stud earrings is permitted
- One gold, silver, clear nose stud in only one nostril is permitted
- No ear stretchers or spikes
- No other jewellery items are permitted
- No facial piercings other than a gold, silver, clear nose stud in only one nostril, no hoops, no multiple studs, no tongue studs, no spacers
Students with any of the above prohibited piercings must remove piercing. Covering piercing with a plaster or plastic retainer is not an acceptable alternative
Coat
- Not to be worn instead of blazer or under blazer
- No hoodies are permitted in the building
Hats
- Hats must not be worn unless authorised during periods of hot weather. They should be plain black only
Entry to classes at The Milton Keynes Academy will depend on students complying with the dress Code.