Uniform

The academy will not bypass our uniform expectations as a result of receiving notes from parents/carers explaining uniform discrepancies. 

We are very proud of our uniform and believe the uniform should be worn with pride. Pupils are asked to follow the uniform rules closely and present themselves as they would do in the world of work. Academy uniform develops a sense of loyalty to the community which students are members, and we always encourage them to take a pride in their appearance.  Students are expected to wear full academy uniform on the way to and from the academy, and to understand that they represent the academy whilst in uniform.

Uniform Expectations Booklet

The academy uniform

•  Navy blue official Moor End Academy blazer with academy logo
• Official Moor End Academy year group tie
• Y7-10: Plain white full-sleeve or short sleeve school shirt with button fastening at the collar
• Y11: Plain sky blue full-sleeve or short sleeve school shirt with button fastening at the collar
• Plain mid grey full length formal trouser (tailored fit – not skinny fit) or plain box pleated mid grey knee length skirt
• Plain black socks (not trainer socks or ankle style sports socks) or plain black tights
• Plain black slip-on or lace up shoes (no trainers, pumps or boots)
• Appropriate school bag
• Planner and basic equipment
• Official grey Moor End Academy pullover (optional)
• Only official MEA badges/insignia are permissible as part of the academy’s school uniform.

Please note:

• Students are not permitted to wear skinny type trousers, jeans, leggings, jeggings, cut-off trousers or trousers with decorative zips.
• Students are not permitted to wear caps, hats, coats, jackets and hoodies are not to be worn inside the academy.
• Chelsea boots and boots that are visible either outside or inside trousers will lead to Seclusion (inappropriate clothing accessories; belts, headbands etc will be confiscated and returned at the end of the week).
• Only achievement badges and those badges directly associated with MEA are to be worn on blazers.
• Plain clothing should not contain visible badges, writing or insignia
• Trousers and skirts should not be constructed from denim, linen, canvas or lycra

Ties

Ties for Sept 2023

Jewellery is restricted to:

• One pair of small plain silver or gold studs (no hoops, coloured or diamante earrings), no more than one stud in each ear
• One small silver or gold bracelet
• One small silver or gold ring
• One small silver or gold nose stud
• A watch
• Septum rings / nose hoops are not permitted.
• Any jewellery must be removed or covered up for P.E lessons

Hair Styles

• Hair accessories (alice bands, hair slides etc.) should be small and black, navy or red
• Hair dyed in bright colours is not permissible
• Eye brow slits are not permissible
• Patterns or lines shaved into hair is not permissible
• Head scarves can be worn but should be plain black (no logos, embroidery, fringing or beading) and should be secured with a safety pin. Other pins used to secure head scarves will be confiscated.  Any mosque/ prayer hats must be plain black.

Nails / eye lashes

• False nails / Acrylics are not permitted for safety reasons.
• Nail varnish is not permitted.
• False eye lashes are not permitted.

Face Masks (if required)

• Plain navy blue
• Plain black
• Plain white

Basic Equipment

For each lesson students will need:

• Planner
• X2 of each: black/blue, red and purple pens
• 2 pencils
• Ruler
• Eraser
• Pencil case
• Calculator
• Protractor
• A Pair of Compasses
• A bag big enough to carry all equipment, homework and books

Physical Education

• All students are expected to participate in PE lessons.

• Suitable PE kit should be brought to every lesson.

• If a student fails to bring the appropriate PE kit they must borrow from the spare kit in PE.

• If students refuse to borrow PE kit, this will be classed as defiance. Defiance = Seclusion.

• 3x no PE kit in a half term = Seclusion.

Physical Education 

Please see the table below of the compulsory and optional items required for the Moor End Academy PE kit.

NB: Many PE lessons will take place outside in all weather conditions. For this reason students are advised to wear an academy hoody.

Stores recommended for PE kit

• Natasha’s – Huddersfield Town Centre
• ASDA – George
• Matalan
• Primark
• Sports Direct

Uniform Supplier

Natasha’s School Wear (Uniform and PE Kit)
2 Buxton Way
Huddersfield
HD1 2UL

Please note:   Ties are available from the academy in emergencies only.

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