Uniform & Equipment

At Dixons Cottingley, we really love our school uniform; and we're proud that looks professional, smart, and appropriate.

We have this dress code for all students to follow. There is an emphasis on being clean, tidy and presentable. Students should recognise that conflict over the dress code is inappropriate.

Our dress code is practical and within very clear boundaries. It is the same for all students, which helps avoid issues relating to appearance in school. 

The dress code applies both within school and on the journey to and from school.

Uniform for both girls and boys:

• Academy blazer
• White shirt with no coloured garments worn under the white shirt*
• Academy tie
• Academy jumper
• Plain black trousers (full length, not jeans / leggings, not stretch or skinny and no skirts) *
• Black socks (not trainer liners, no ankle should be visible) *
• No scarves or fashion belts
• No extreme hair cuts - no coloured hair, no flamboyant or ornamentation hair
• Single black hair tie if needed
• Plain black shoes (no logos, boots or trainers) *
• Optional – plain black hijab *
• No Earrings

PE kit:

• Academy polo shirt
• Black tracksuit bottoms/shorts *
• Trainers *
• Football boots *
• Black socks *
• Optional: Sports Hijab (available at Natasha's) For PE it must be the sports one NOT the uniform one *
• Optional: 

Items marked with (*) can be purchased from most supermarkets or local shops and does not need to be the academy uniform supplier.

The only jewellery allowed is an inexpensive watch if required. Ear, face, and nose piercings are not allowed.
The academy accepts no responsibility for loss of clothing, jewellery or electronic equipment including watches or mobile phones. 

Makeup, if worn should be very minor and discreet. No nail varnish at any time.

Our uniform suppliers are Natasha's Schoolwear, 37 Westgate, Bradford BD1 2QT

https://natashaschoolwear.co.uk/

Second hand uniform:

Second hand uniform is available from the family engagement centre if needed, but this is given out on a case by case basis. Please contact us if you are in need.

Equipment

All students must arrive to Morning Meeting by 08:20 for their equipment check. 

Equipment required:

• Black Biro*
• Green Biro*
• Pencil*
• Highlighter*
• Whiteboard Pen*
• Ruler*
• Whiteboard eraser*
• Glue stick*
• Calculator*
• Planner
• Clipboard
• Tough Bag

If students do not have this, please purchase for them - any item marked with * can be bought from any stationary shop or supermarket. 

If students do not have this in their lessons, they will be given a correction as they are not ready for learning.

All Items are available to buy along with lanyards from the Academy shop before school or at break/lunch time.