Uniform policy

Year 7 – 11 Uniform Expectations

All students in Year 7 to 11 are expected to wear full and appropriate uniform to school every day and not to do so is a sanctionable offence, even if authorised by parents or carers. Wearing appropriate uniform embodies the high standards that we expect of our students at all times.

Uniform item	How to be worn/ other information
Navy blue ‘Banner’ blazer with Q3 logo OR Jumper with Q3 logo (required)	Jumper is to be worn over a shirt/blouse. Student must wear either a blazer and/or jumper at all times in school. During lesson time, students may ask for permission to take their blazer/jumper off. Jumpers should not be tied around the waistband.
Navy blue ‘Banner’ trousers (Required)	Only approved ‘Banner’ navy blue trousers are permitted. Black, skinny-fit, fitted, stretchy, denim or legging type trousers are not permitted.
Navy blue ‘Banner’ skirt (Required)	Only approved ‘Banner’ navy blue skirts are permitted. Black, stretchy, ‘tube’ skirts are not permitted. Skirts must be knee length, skirts that are too short or rolled up are not permitted.
Navy blue tailored shorts (Optional)	Tailored school uniform navy blue shorts. Shorts must be knee length. Black, skinny-fit, fitted or stretchy type shorts are not permitted.
White shirt or blouse with collar (Required)	Shirts/blouses must be tucked in at all times.
Q3 silver tie or cravat (Required)	This is not a gender specific item. Ties must be worn at the correct length with the ‘Q’ clearly visible.
ID card, case and lanyard (Required)	Should be worn around the neck and on display at all times. Lanyards should only be the specific colour given at the start of the academic year. Decorative or own lanyards cannot be worn as an alternative.
Sock/tights (Required)	Either black or navy socks which are ankle or knee length with no frills or patterns OR Either black, navy or opaque/flesh coloured tights
Black polish-able shoes (Required)	These should be worn to and from school when in uniform. Trainers or trainer style shoes (even if polish-able), boots, canvas, velvet or suede footwear are not permitted. If you are unsure check with the pastoral team before you spend large amounts of money on shoes. With regards to appropriate shoes the Headteacher’s decision is final in all situations.
Suitable school bag (Required)	A4 size (21cm x 30cm) or larger (such as a rucksack). May be any colour.
Coat (optional)	Coats should be plain with no logos. Hoodies, tracksuit tops, denim jackets, body warmers/gilets are prohibited.

Sports Kit

All students should wear the Q3 Academy Tipton Sports kit in full as provided by Macron only on days in which they have a Physical Education lesson. This must be ordered online OR via the Macron stall during parents evening. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. The following items are compulsory for Year 7-11:

Navy blue ‘Macron’ Tracksuit (with Q3 motif)
Navy blue ‘Macron’ shorts (with Q3 motif)
Navy blue ‘Macron’ round neck shirt (with Q3 motif)
Navy blue ‘Macron’ long sports socks
Suitable trainers for PE – do not need to be a specified brand and can be purchased anywhere
Optional: Plain navy blue or black ‘under-armour’ type of layer worn underneath PE kit

Students wearing sports kit on non-PE days are not permitted in regular circulation (lessons with other students) and will be asked to go home and change or placed in the Behaviour Recovery room.

During the course of the year, any students needing additional financial support with their uniform costs may approach the school and Assistant Headteacher, Ms K Warmer, who has a budget to support with these needs.

The school does not cover the cost of broken or lost items, or items bought erroneously that need to be replaced (e.g. the wrong shoes).

We ask parents/carers to donate back to the school any good quality items no longer used (e.g. because students have left or grown out of them) and these are used for distribution.

As with all things, the Q3 Academy Tipton’s philosophy with regards to uniform and appearance is that we are preparing our students for the world of work. In all matters relating to uniform, the Headteacher’s decision is final.

Suppliers of Uniform

The School Uniform Merchant

127 High Street

Tipton

DY4 9JE

Tel: 0121 520 3120

Website: www.theschooluniformmerchant.co.uk

Uniforms Plus

925 Walsall Road

Birmingham

B42 1TN

Tel: 0121 357 825

Website: https://uniformplus.co.uk

Suppliers of Sports Kit

Website: Tipton | Macron Sports Hub Stoke