Uniform & Equipment
Northern Education Trust believes that students learn most effectively and achieve their best outcomes when they are comfortable, able to be themselves, and are dressed in such a way that sets an appropriate tone for education.
A consistent academy uniform policy is vital to promote the ethos of the academy and provide a sense of belonging and identity for all students, regardless of their protected characteristics or socio-economic circumstances.
Our uniform policy lays out the measures taken to ensure a consistent, fair and inclusive uniform policy; to implement a uniform that reflects the needs of all students; and a uniform that is affordable and the best value for money for the academy and students’ parents/carers.
Students must wear full academy uniform at all times when they are within the academy or on an academy visit, unless otherwise stated.
A copy of our academy uniform policy and uniform checklist including PE kit requirements can be found in the links below.
Equipment
We expect that students always bring the following items into the academy:
- A suitable school bag
- Need to Know book
- Planner
- Books (supplied by the academy)
- Stationery – Pen, pencil and ruler
Boys and Girls Year 7-11
Compulsory:
- Black blazer with blue piping and school badge – (provided free in September for year 7 new intake and mid-term transfer students) Black. Blazers should be worn at all times around the academy; blazers can be removed in lessons.
- Pale blue shirt – Please ensure that the shirt/blouse is not open neck and has a collar with top button attached (as available from supermarkets)
- Plain black shoes – (no training shoes, no timberland boots, no boots, no shoes with other colours across)
- Black tie with stripes – (provided free September for year 7 new intake and midterm transfer students) *Replacement ties will incur a cost.
- Black trousers for both boys and girls. Skinny fit trousers are not allowed.
- Black Tights – All students must wear tights and must ensure that they are plain black with no pattern.
- Bag – All pupils are expected to bring a bag to school to carry books and equipment safely around the Academy.
Optional:
- Girls can choose to wear the Dyke House Academy skirt available through Price and Buckland however if alternatives are purchased, skirts must be just above the knee in length
- Black V-neck Jumper with school badge
If you are in any doubt whether items can be worn in the Academy, please get in contact for clarification before purchasing.
PE Kit
Compulsory:
- Dyke House Academy PE Top
- Black PE Shorts
- Black socks
- Indoor training shoes
- Outdoor football boots (with moulded studs not exceeding 8mm)
Optional:
- Midlayer sports top (DHA logo)
- Leggings (DHA logo)
- Tracksuit bottoms (DHA logo)
These can all be purchased from Price and Buckland.