Tudor Grange Academies Trust
Uniform Guide
Uniform Tudor Grange Academy is very proud of the standards it maintains with uniform. This is achieved through the partnership between the Academy and home. To enable you to support the Academy the full uniform requirements are listed below. Tudor Grange Academy bespoke School Uniform and PE kit is supplied by Sportswear International (SWI) – a well-established and experienced supplier of School Uniform and PE kit that supplies direct to home or via collection during term time from the Academy. All items of uniform are of a high quality, hard wearing and offer excellent value for money. To ensure that your son/daughter complies with our uniform requirements we would recommend that orders are placed online via the Sportswear International (SWI) website. All new customers will be asked to register and follow the online instructions to link their account to Tudor Grange Academy. Details of how to do this are available in this Brochure
Academy Uniform The following Bespoke items can only be purchased from our online supplier. Blazer Green with gold braiding and Academy badge on pocket, single breasted, two-button blazer. Tie Official Tudor Grange tie, reaching the waist. Ties should not be tucked into shirts, and must be worn showing seven stripes. Pullover, Sleeveless or Long Sleeved Medium grey. The pullover must be worn during the autumn and spring term and is optional during the summer term. Round-necked and sweatshirts are not permitted.
PE Kit: Girls Outdoor Kit COMPULSORY GIRL’S KIT
Black/Green with logo – Haze Ladies Fit Polo Shirt Black/bottle with logo – Cuatro Fleece Top Black/white – Skort* OR Cuatro Shorts* Black/bottle green with TGA letters – Sports Socks
*compulsory for girls to have either a Skort OR Cuatro Shorts, but may have both
Boys Outdoor Kit COMPULSORY BOY’S KIT Black/ Green with logo – Vapour Polo Shirt & ProTec Rugby Shirt Black/white – Cuatro Shorts Black/bottle green with TGA letters – Sports Socks PE Optional Extras: - Black/white – Cuatro Track Pants - Black – Base layer Top (highly recommended) - Black – Leggings - Gum shield (advised for rugby)
Academy PE KIT
Bags should be black only with no large logos. It is preferred that Yr 7 & Yr 8
have Academy bags
The Following: non-bespoke Items can be purchased from the identified retailers OR from SWI.
Shirts White buttoned shirt, which should be tucked in at all times Trousers Plymouth/Putney grey (boys) of an orthodox style, not unduly tapered or flared, straight grey (girls). Skirt Grey pleated boxed skirt to be worn on or just above the knee. Socks Plain black or dark grey (boys). Grey or black (girls) ankle or knee length. Tights must not be worn underneath socks. Tights Plain, neutral colours in nylon for pupils other than Year 7. Thick tights in grey or black are allowed for all years. Patterned tights are not permitted. Shoes Shoes should be Plain black leather with a maximum heel height of 5cm and a maximum sole thickness of 2cm (the heel height is measured from the ground to the welt up the back of the heel). Boots, boot-style shoes, stiletto heels, sling-back shoes, canvas shoes, suede shoes, trainers and skater style shoes are not permitted. Trainers (for PE) Studded boots & shin pads (to be worn for a range of activities on the playing fields) Coats Plain grey, dark green, navy or black with no stripes, designs, patterns, slogans or fur. A very small brand logo is allowed, please contact the Academy if in doubt. Academy Bag A bag fit for the purpose of carrying school equipment, books and folders. Small hand/shoulder bags and carrier bags are not allowed. Bags should be black only, it is preferred that year 7 & 8 have academy bags purchased online from SWI. Scarves and gloves Plain bottle green, black or grey or the Academy official scarf
Turbans Black or dark green. Hijabs Black and pinned under the chin to stay on the head comfortably. Hijabs worn around the neck only are not permitted. Hairstyles, Jewellery and Make-Up: Extreme hairstyles, cuts and colours are not allowed on any occasion. Examples of extreme hairstyles include close shaved, decoratively shaved as well as, for boys, hair length below the collar. Two-tone colouring, extensive highlighting and decorative braiding are not allowed. Hairbands and slides, if worn, should be bottle green or plain black. No student is permitted to wear jewellery. Watches may be worn. Girls may wear a discreet amount of mascara only. No other make-up, nail varnish or false nails are allowed. Please remember: Academy uniform should not be mixed with non-uniform items. School bags should be an appropriate size and free of graffiti. The sports clothing specified in the uniform list must be worn for PE and games, and for matches with other schools. All uniform must be clearly labelled. The use of laundry markers is proving to be most effective in the return of mislaid items. In travelling to and from the Academy, while at the Academy, and while representing the Academy at functions or matches, students must wear full Academy uniform. Uniform is also normally to be worn during educational visits. If a student arrives at school with incorrect uniform their College Leader/ member of SLT or the Principal may (a) Send the student home to change, having first contacted the parents, (b) Provide a change of uniform (c) Send the student to the isolation room to work for the day.
The Principal’s decision on acceptable uniform is final.
School Trouser & Skirt Guidance The following information has been provided to help parents and carers in identifying what styles of trousers and skirts are suitable for school wear. Our Uniform Policy clearly stipulates that tight fitting trousers, leggings, shorts, cargo pant or fashion trousers of any kind are not permitted in school. Whilst this is not designed to be an exhaustive list, and bearing in mind that shop stock and styles will change, we hope that this guidance will be useful when purchasing school uniform items for your child. Thank you in anticipation of your full support.
Suggested Suppliers in this booklet include
Girls Skirts (Grey) Pleated Skirt V15 Product Code: AAAA111850 Recommended by the Academy
Girls Traditional Pleated Skirt with Triple Action Stormwear
Product code T760117 Girls School Pleated Skirt - Grey Product codes 2850087 / 3552721 / 3750219 / 3841718 / 3841723 / 3847300 / 3882473 / 4205156 / 4217297 / 4218395 / 4630514 / 5057266 Pleated Pleated Skirt (3-16yrs) Product code: 392-540
Girls Trousers (Grey) Girls Cambridge Trousers
Product Code: AAAA111790 Girls Slim Leg Trousers with Zip Pocket & Triple Action Stormwearâ„¢ T761235 Plus Fit Girls Crease Resistant Zip Pocket Trousers with Stormwear (only available online) Product code T761273P
Girls School Trousers Product Code: 4663028
Smart Zip Detail Trousers (3-16yrs) Product Code: 120-493
Boys Trousers (Grey) Boys Savile Suit Trousers Product Code: AAAA111505 Senior Boys' Flat Front Adjustable Waist Trousers Product code T764724 Boys' Pleat Front Supercrease Straight Leg Trousers Product Code T764620G 2 Pack Boys Crease Resistant Flat Front Adjustable Waist Product Code: T763616G Boys School Half Elasticated Waist Product Codes: 2161079 / 2818383 / 2844877 / 2844887 / 2844899 / 3505220 / 3538930 / 3542177 / 3724963 / 3725043 / 3842136 / 4216257 / 4226074 / 4338718 / 5056543 School Slim Fit Trousers Product Code: 4698053 Boys School Flat Front Codes: 1875171 / 2843757 / 2910814 / 3505236
Flat Front Trousers (3-16yrs) Pleat Trousers (3-16yrs)
Product code: 784-368 Product code: 675-277
F&F School Boys Pleat Reinforced Knee Trousers Ref ag439274 - Lig ht Grey
Examples of Prohibited Trousers The following items are an indicative gallery of prohibited items. They are not appropriate for school wear and must not be worn. As fashions change quickly, this gallery may not show all pictures of prohibited items. To be sure that you are purchasing appropriate school wear. If ever you have any queries please contact the Academy.
Acceptable Footwear Examples of shoe styles that are acceptable and suitable to be worn with uniform.
Unacceptable Footwear Unacceptable styles that must not be worn. For example, black or dark trainers, ballet pumps and canvas pumps.
How do I order the Academy Uniform online? The Mail Order supply solution gives parents the ability to order Uniform and PE Kit 24 hours a day via online the SWI ordering system. Orders can be placed either online, by phone or post. We offer a school and home delivery service as well as an easy Returns System. How to Order Parents/students can place their orders: 1.
Online:
www.swi.co.uk
2.
Phone:
0845 519 00 99
3.
Post:
Sportswear International Ltd, Fairoak Lane, Whitehouse Industrial Estate, Runcorn, WA7 3DU
Ordering online could not be easier. Simply visit the website www.swi.co.uk and select the Parents & Schools Login link on the right of the homepage
All orders require delivery notes. If the parcel is to be delivered to home these are the notes that you would like to pass on to the carrier company if you are not home when they come to make the delivery e.g. leave with in porch or neighbour If the parcel is going into school simply type the students name and click Continue Payment can be made by Visa, MasterCard, Solo, and Maestro. Unfortunately SWI do not accept American Express. Once you have made payment you will be given an order reference number. Please print this page for your records.
Phone and Postal Orders The school will have paper order forms and a downloadable copy on the school website. If you wish to pay by cheque or do not have access to the internet then you can phone or post your order using the paper order form.
Home Delivery Charges • Orders over £70 are sent to home free of charge • Orders under £70 sent to a home address (or other specified) incur a £4.00 delivery charge • Orders sent to school are free of charge (see below)
Delivery into School SWI operate a free of charge delivery service into school every week during term time. This allows parents to avoid the delivery charge and makes it easy for students to collect their order from within the school. Orders must be completed by 5pm on Tuesday for delivery into school the following Friday. Please do not opt for delivery to school during school holidays. Finally, the start of a new academic year is always very busy. Please be prepared, give yourself plenty of time to receive your order and confirm the sizing ready for the September start of term.
Guidelines on how to order online New customers will be asked to register and follow the online instructions to link their account to a chosen school. Once you are registered you can begin to order straight away. All of the Uniform and PE Kit products will be displayed with an indication if the product is compulsory or optional.
For parents/carers who do not have access to a computer, you can pick up an order form from the Academy and we will forward your order form along with your payment to SWI on your behalf.
Adding items to the basket To add an item to your basket, click on the picture or the name of the product and the following screen will appear.
Simply select the size you wish to order from the drop down box and click the Add to Basket button for this to be placed into the basket. Once you are ready to process the order click onto the Basket button at the top of the screen.
Now type in the quantity of the item you desire and click the View Basket button to proceed to check out.
You will be taken to the basket page to confirm your order
Review your items and click the Checkout Now button to be taken to the delivery option screen.
Sizing The uniform and sportswear garments are generally designed for the best fit. For example, if your child measures 28 inches, then that is the size that we recommend that you buy. If your child is between sizes, then we recommend that you buy the next size up. Measurements such as height are a better guide than age in choosing the correct size, so if your child is taller than average, it is advisable to order the next size up on tops or trousers.
The Academy will have a sizing uniform available for parents who would like help with the sizing of their child