Uniform
We require all children to adhere to the academy dress code. This provides pupils with a sense of belonging to the academy and improves our profile within the community. It also promotes the right tone for learning and a sense of pride in their appearance. We also feel that from a practical point of view it will help parents take the worry out of what children wear and, in the long term, reduces the financial burden.
The academy uniform consists of:
Black/dark grey pinafore dress, skirt, trousers or tailored shorts (No jeans or leggings)
Royal blue jumper/cardigan/sweatshirt (either plain or academy logo)
White polo shirt/shirt/blouse
White/black/dark grey socks
Black/dark grey tights may be worn instead of socks
Black shoes or boots– practical/hardwearing with no heel that can be easily cleaned
In summer, royal blue gingham or striped dresses may be worn as well as practical sandals (not slip-ons).
The following items, with our academy emblem on, are available:
Sweatshirt, Royal blue cardigans, polo shirts, Book bags, PE Bags
They are available from:
Morleys Academy wear
Unit 2
446 Nottingham Road
Derby
Derbyshire
DE21 6PE
Tel: 01332 281 311
An apron or an old shirt is also useful for art/craft activities.
NB: All articles of clothing and footwear should be clearly marked with your child’s name.
Physical Education
All children are required to come to school in PE kit on their PE days. Your child’s class teacher will inform you of the days. Your child will need the following kit:
Indoor P.E.
Plain white T-shirt
Black shorts
Outdoor P.E.
Plain white T-shirt
Black shorts
Plain black or navy tracksuit
Plain black or navy sweatshirt
Trainers
We recommend that children have a separate kit and outdoor trainers for outdoor activities.
NB: All articles of clothing and footwear should be clearly marked with your child’s name.
Swimming
All children who go swimming require a swimming costume/trunks, a towel and a bag. Girls or boys with long hair will require a swimming hat. Children will complete at least one term of swimming before they leave us at the end of Year 6.
Jewellery and Earrings
Children with pierced ears may wear a single set of small metal studs, but these must be removed for all PE sessions due to Health and Safety Regulations. Children may wear a watch. Smart watches are not allowed. No other jewellery is allowed.
We advise that, if you have your child’s ears pierced, it is done at the start of the six-week summer break, giving the holes a chance to heal so that studs can be easily removed by the child. Academy staff are not allowed to remove or replace studs.
Hair/Cosmetics etc
All children are expected to have sensible hair styles. Shaved designs (in hair or eyebrows), extensions and dyes are not appropriate for the academy, and are therefore not permitted. Make-up, including nail varnish should not be worn.
Temporary Tattoos
Please do not allow your child to come to academy with temporary tattoos.
