Shireland Biomedical UTC is committed to maintaining high standards regarding students wearing Academy uniform correctly. We maintain a simple yet strict uniform policy. Research shows that school uniform plays a critical role in contributing to the ethos of a school. If students are dressed for success and look smart, it can instil a sense of pride, aspiration and can also support positive behaviour and discipline. Families, students and staff will work together to enforce and support the following expectations.
Our full uniform policy is available on our Trust’s website.
Uniform Expectations
Compulsory Items:
- Blazer with Academy badge sewn onto pocket – to be worn at all times
- Academy tie with logo
- White blouse or shirt – must be tucked in
- Plain black smart trousers (no skinny trousers, jeggings, leggings, jeans or flared trousers), plain black smart knee/ankle length skirt (no tube skirts or jersey skirts) or plain black tailored shorts (no football shorts, jersey shorts, cycling shorts, black denim shorts or hotpants). Please note that no other style of trouser, skirt or short is permitted.
- Plain black polishable leather/leather look shoes, plain black leather/leather look ankle boots and ballet pumps are acceptable. Trainers, Crocs, Converse-style canvas trainers or sportswear-branded shoes are not acceptable.
- Students should bring a sensible and strong school bag to carry Academy device, planner and stationery.
- Tights should be plain black; socks should be black.
Optional Items:
- Plain black v-neck jumper with or without sleeves (optional) – but no cardigans. A jumper must not be worn instead of a blazer. All students must wear blazers.
- In adverse weather, a suitable coat can be worn over a blazer. Hoodies and sports jackets are not acceptable.
- Salwar Kameez and headscarves may be worn and should be plain in colour–students are still required to wear the Academy blazer and white shirt and tie.
- Turbans, Patkas and Kippahs may be worn and should be plain in colour.
- Kirpan Guidance can be found on the policies section of the Trust website
- Tzitzits may be worn.
PE Kit
Shireland Biomedical UTC’s PE Kit includes:
- Shireland Biomedical UTC shirt with Academy logo.
- Shireland Biomedical UTC long-sleeved top with Academy logo
- Plain black tracksuit bottoms (no large, branded logos) with academy logo if this is chosen instead of one of the PE tops. Trouser bottoms must not be flared.
- Black zip sports jumper (no large, branded logos)
- Plain black shorts (optional)
- Black skort/skirt (optional)
- Trainers
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Sweatshirts or hoodies are not permitted.
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Leggings and branded bottoms are not permitted.
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Long hair must be tied up and jewellery removed, including earrings, nose rings, watches, rings etc.
Uniform supplier
Our suppliers are CC Uniforms in West Bromwich and Gogna Schoolwear in Oldbury.
Items of uniform with the Academy logo on must be purchased from here, other items may be purchased from retailers of your choice, provided they meet the requirements on this list.
Preloved Uniform
How to Obtain Preloved Uniform
Parents and carers can request a list of available preloved uniform items by contacting the school’s main reception. Items can be reserved and collected from reception at a convenient time. While there is no charge for these items, families are welcome to make a small voluntary donation, which will be used to support student opportunities within the school.
How to Donate Preloved Uniform
We encourage families to donate any clean, good-condition uniform items, including shoes and trainers, that their child has outgrown. These can be handed in at the main reception at any time during the school year.
Hair Cuts and styles
- Extreme hair cuts are not permitted. This includes bright, multicoloured hair and shaved tramlines.
- If students wish to dye their hair, it must be of a natural colour.
- Hair clips, bands and beads must be discreet in colour – black, grey or white.
Nails, make up, false eyelashes and jewellery
- Nail varnish must be of a neutral tone. Bright colours and long nails are not acceptable.
- If make up is to be worn, it must be natural and discrete.
- One pair of stud earrings may be worn (one earrings per ear) but should not be excessively large.
- If we consider earrings present a health and safety risk, the student will be instructed to remove them.
- One small nose stud may be worn, not nose rings. Multiple studs are not allowed. No other facial piercings may be worn.
- No other jewellery is permitted other than stud earrings. Students will be required to remove these for practical lessons.
- False eyelashes are not permitted and will result in staff asking students to remove them.
- Nail extensions, false nails and/or brightly coloured nail varnish are not permitted.
For Health and Safety reasons, students must observe these rules:
- If the Academy considers that a student’s earrings present a Health and Safety risk, the student will be required to remove them.
- Earrings and nose studs must be removed for PE and practical Science lessons (please provide students with a hair fastening).
- Nails must be kept short to avoid injury to self and others.
prohibited items
- Caps are not permitted on the Academy site. Hats must be removed before entering the Academy building.
- Hooded or tracksuit tops.
- Visible tops under shirts. If pupils wish to wear an extra layer under their shirt, this should be plain white with sleeves not exceeding the length of their shirt sleeves. For example, students should not wear a long-sleeved plain white t-shirt under a short-sleeved shirt. Alternatively, students can wear plan black jumpers over their shirts.
Student Equipment
It is expected that students will bring their own set of equipment that they need to use in lessons each day.
Essential Equipment:
A pencil case containing:
- Black or blue pens
- Pencil
- Rubber
- Ruler
Desirable Equipment:
- Pencil crayons or felt tips
- Highlighter pens
- Glue stick
- Safety scissors
- Geometry set
- Calculator
- Post-it notes
- A4 folder containing divider
Students will be provided with a student planner (diary/notebook) for recording homework.
Lanyards
Students will be able to purchase a student lanyard. No other design of lanyard is acceptable.
Academy Trips
- Trips and visits are extremely rewarding for both students and staff.
- For the safety of students, the specified uniform stated on the letter must be worn correctly.
Continuous failure to adhere to the uniform policy will results in the following
Form Tutors will:
- Contact family.
- Set student detentions.
- Record the event on student profiles.
- Remove from Academy trip/external visit.
Head of Year/Pastoral Manager will:
- Meet with family.
- Set student detentions.
- Record the sanction on student profiles.
- Make referrals to Behaviour Management Services.
Behaviour Management Services will:
- Remove students from lessons and isolate until the matter is resolved.
