Uniform

At Oasis Academy Silvertown, we take pride in each and every one of our pupils and know that they are equally proud to be wearing their academy badge on their uniforms. 

Please read this guidance, alongside the Oasis National Uniform Policy - which outlines responsibilities held by the academy, parents/carers and students. You can also access this policy through our Policies page. 

Why do we have a uniform?

We recognise the value of having academy uniforms for the following reasons:

• Inclusion – uniforms promote our belief of inclusion for all
• A sense of belonging – the uniform promotes a sense of belonging in each student, academy and the Trust
• Safety – if all the students in our Trust wear a clearly recognisable, correctly branded uniform it is easy to identify strangers in the academy. On the way to and from the academy it also affords a degree of safety as the students are part of a large body of young people who will look out for each other
• Preparation for the future – many jobs require staff to wear a uniform and even if there isn’t a uniform there is often a dress code. Uniform helps young people get used to dressing to a prescribed standard. It also helps them know the difference between formal and informal dress
• Value for money – good quality uniform should be seen as effective value for money by most parents / carers
• Relieves students from fashion ‘stress’ – a localised academy uniform eliminates the stress placed on students to purchase and wear expensive, fashionable items
• A sense of pride – we all feel proud of our young people when they are well dressed in the uniform. Uniform and PE/sport kits also help students to demonstrate pride in their academy
• Helps raise aspirations – the smarter you feel the more you believe you can achieve

Uniform Suppliers

You can purchase uniforms at our stockist Ian Howard Schoolwear. Please note that branded items are only available at Ian Howard Schoolwear. If  you are unsure whether an item of uniform or piece of equipment is acceptable, please contact the Academy before purchasing.

Uniform Requirements

Item	Uniform Expectation	Consequence if expectation not met	Branded/Optional/Seasonal
Blazer	Oasis Academy blazer.	Immediate correction. Students may be asked to change into appropriate clothing.	Branded
Tie	Oasis Academy Silvertown tie. Must be worn smartly, with top button of shirt done up and at an appropriate length: the tie should reach to the waistband of the student’s skirt/trousers.	Immediate correction. Students may be asked to change into appropriate clothing.	Branded
Academy bag	Oasis Academy bag.	Immediate correction. Students will not be permitted to use a non-Oasis Academy branded bag.	Branded
Sports kit for PE	Oasis Academy polo shirt. Oasis Academy sports shorts or  tracksuit bottoms. Leggings/tights/ long bottoms worn under shorts are not acceptable. Oasis Academy track suit top. NOTE: This is an optional item. But please be aware that long sleeved tops worn under short-sleeved tops are not acceptable. Sports socks, black, white, grey or navy only. Sports trainers.	Immediate correction. Students may be asked to change into appropriate clothing. Unbranded items will be confiscated on site by academy staff, and students will receive an immediate correction for uniform infringement	Branded   Branded         Branded but Optional
Jumpers and cardigans (optional)	Oasis Academy jumper or cardigan.	Immediate correction. Unbranded items will be confiscated on sight by academy staff.	Branded but Optional
Shoes	Plain black leather or leather effect shoes. No trainers (regardless of colour), and no canvas shoes or boots of any description.	Immediate correction. Students will be asked to wear spare  academy appropriate shoes.
Socks or tights	Black, white, grey or navy socks or tights.	Immediate correction. Students may be asked to change into appropriate clothing.
Trousers	Smart, tailored, plain dark grey trousers of waist height and ankle length. No chinos, denim, skinny trousers, leggings, combats or any other recent fashion trend or casual trouser). No trousers with accessories such as leg pockets or zips etc.	Immediate correction. Students may be asked to change into appropriate clothing.
Skirts	Pleated or straight, plain dark grey knee length skirt.	Immediate correction. Students may be asked to change into appropriate clothing.
Shirts or blouses	White school shirt long-sleeved or short sleeved. Please note that a long-sleeved top under a short sleeved shirt is not permitted.	Immediate correction. Students may be asked to change into appropriate clothing.
Religious head covering	Plain navy or lilac religious head covering if required.	Immediate correction. Students may be asked to change into appropriate clothing.	Optional
Coats	In winter we would expect students to wear a dark coloured coat, either black, grey or navy. Hooded tops are not permitted. Jackets with large logos or patterns are not acceptable.	Hooded tops and non-uniform coats will be confiscated until the end of the day. Immediate correction. Students may be asked to change into appropriate clothing.	Seasonal
Scarves, hats and gloves	In winter plain black, grey or navy scarves and gloves are acceptable, and knitted black, grey or navy “beanie” style hats. No baseball caps are permitted.	Inappropriate items of clothing will be confiscated until the end of the academy day. Immediate correction.	Seasonal
Jewellery	One single, small, plain gold or silver stud in each ear lobe only and a single wrist watch is permitted. No diamond or diamond effect earrings. No large earrings. No sleepers of any size, no ear stretchers, tapers or spike earrings. No large studs. No other visible piercings (upper ear, nose, lip)	Inappropriate jewellery will be confiscated until the end of the academy day. Immediate correction. If the jewellery cannot be removed, the student will remain in reflection until this can be done.
Jewellery	One single, small, plain gold or silver stud in each ear lobe only and a single wrist watch is permitted. No diamond or diamond effect earrings. No large earrings. No sleepers of any size, no ear stretchers, tapers or spike earrings. No large studs. No other visible piercings (upper ear, nose, lip)	Inappropriate jewellery will be confiscated until the end of the academy day. Immediate correction. If the jewellery cannot be removed, the student will remain in reflection until this can be done.
Hair	Only natural looking hair colours permitted. Patterns shaved into hair or eye brows will not be permitted.	Students who dye their hair an unnatural colour(s) will be asked to remain in the reflection room until the matter can be rectified. For patterns in hair/eyebrows, students will be placed in the reflection room at break and lunch time until the matter can be rectified.

 

Additional Equipment

Students will need to bring with them equipment that adheres to the power of five in lessons. The power of five includes the student planner, a reading book, a pencil case, a full water bottle and an iPad (50% charged). Students will receive their planners on their first day back in September. Students will need to bring their own reading book for the start of the academic year and all students will be expected to have their pencil case, fully equipped with writing pens, pencil, ruler, rubber, protractor, highlighters/ green pen and colouring pencils.

Physical Education

For safety reasons, all jewellery should be removed for all PE activities and long hair should be tied up. If students are unable to remove jewellery, it should be covered with tape. Usually, students are expected to change into PE kit for every PE lesson.

Mobile Phones and Other Equipment

We would also like to emphasize our policy on mobile phones at Oasis Silvertown.  Whilst we understand that you may wish for your child to have a mobile phone, students will not be permitted to use their mobile phones during the academy day. Any mobile phone that is seen during academy hours will be confiscated and students will serve a 45-minute detention at the end of the day. We would also need parents to come and pick up the confiscated phone at the end of the day.

As we advise students not to bring their phones into school, the Academy will not be held responsible for any loss, theft or damage to their phones. If students insist on bringing a phone, it must be switched off and left in their bag until the end of the academy day.

Second Hand Uniform

To ensure that uniforms are affordable for everyone and to reduce our carbon footprint, we have arranged for acquiring or swapping items for second-hand items. 

If you would like to access second-hand uniform, this can be done by contacting our community partners, West Silvertown Foundation by emailing pauline@wsfroyaldocks.org. You will then receive instructions and next steps.

Uniform Costs and Support

The Academy takes the cost of the uniform seriously, and works hard to ensure that those items that are required can be purchased for a reasonable price that provides good value.

If any parents are concerned about the cost of uniform items, please contact a member of the Academy Leadership Team at office@oasissilvertown.org so we can explore what support is available.

Academy's Expectations

We believe firmly that if our students are smartly dressed in a uniform consistent with Academy policy, they will be prepared for work in the classroom.  We urge you to read this information carefully to ensure that you do not spend money unnecessarily on items that are not consistent with our policies.

If students come to school in improper uniform, and the issues cannot be immediately rectified, the student will follow behaviour management protocols and in the final instance be isolated and parents will be contacted.  Please note that the Academy Behaviour Policy sanctions will be applied for any further breach of uniform expectations.