Uniform

Academy Standards

We believe that good discipline in a caring, orderly environment is essential for children to thrive and gain maximum benefit and enjoyment from their time at school. A copy of the Academy Standards Charter is attached for your perusal. Our other pupils’ charters can also be found in your child’s planner. You will see that they are based very much on common sense, courtesy and consideration, and are enforced by the Academy’s reward and sanctions procedures.

Our Safeguarding / Child Protection policies can be viewed on our website together with other school policies.

School Uniform/Standards of Appearance

We have a smart and practical uniform which must be worn during school hours and when pupils travel to and from the Academy. Pupils must at all times conduct themselves properly and with courtesy, so as to bring credit to themselves and their parents, whilst also presenting a good image of the Academy to the community.

PLEASE NOTE: all uniform in the first table can only be purchased from our authorised supplier: Havering Schoolwear, 160-162 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, RM11 1QH (www.haveringschoolwear.co.uk). For your convenience, during term time only you will be able to have items delivered to Emerson Park Academy. At the checkout, click on ‘click and collect’ and in the notes section before you complete the order, write ‘deliver to Emerson Park Academy’, your child’s name and form group. Delivery will take place within 5 working days.

Compulsory branded school uniform items
BLAZER	Navy Blue blazer with school emblem embroidered on pocket
TIE	Navy Blue (clip-on) embroidered with school emblem and house colour stripe
JUMPER	Navy Blue V-necked embroidered with school emblem
RUGBY/HOCKEY SHIRT	Blue/white long sleeve rugby shirt embroidered with school emblem

Other compulsory non-branded uniform items

TROUSERS (Boys)	Black Trousers (traditional style only)
TROUSERS (Girls)	Black Trousers (traditional style only) Not flares or leggings
SKIRT (Girls)	Navy Blue box-pleat skirt
SHIRT	Plain white (button up to neck)
SOCKS	(Boys) Dark coloured socks (Girls) White knee-length socks, no bows or frills / plain black tights
SHOES	Plain black leather shoes with an enclosed toe. For further information please see below and refer to the ‘Footwear Guide’ located on our website for images of the types of footwear allowed and not permitted in school.
PE POLO SHIRT	Dry-Tech Polo Shirt – Royal Blue (EPA branded design optional)
RUGBY/HOCKEY SOCKS	Royal Blue, long sports socks (EPA branded design optional)
PE TRACKSUIT	Navy Blue (EPA design optional)
HOUSE T-SHIRT	House colour t-shirt (EPA branded design optional) This will be given to Year 7 pupils when they join
PE SHORTS	Navy Blue popcorn shorts (EPA branded design optional) Two pairs recommended
PE Kit	PE Bag Football Boots Training Shoes White Socks Gum Shield Shin Pads

All uniform to be marked with your child’s name

The school blazer must be worn at all times going to and from lessons.

In the rare circumstances that your child is not present in the correct uniform, a note from yourself to your child’s form tutor helps to keep everyone informed.

Shoes – Plain black leather shoes with an enclosed toe.

Unacceptable footwear includes:

All types of trainers
Any sports logo on footwear
Converse type shoes
Plimsoll-like shoes
Designer shoes/trainers e.g. Prada

Should your child come to school in unacceptable footwear they will be expected to borrow a pair of school shoes for the day.

Outdoor coat Black coat with a small logo/minimal print. Coats must be worn over your child’s blazer. Hoodies and Dri-Fit tops are not permitted.

Jewellery - The only jewellery permitted is a watch. Any piercings must be carried out at the start of the summer holidays and removed before the start of the new term.

If your child is wearing or carrying non-permitted items, they will be confiscated.

Acrylic/painted nails are not allowed. Please ensure acrylic/painted nails are removed before returning to school after any holiday period.

Make-up should be discrete (no false lashes or high brows).

Hair should be neat and tidy, we do not allow pupils to have extreme hair styles, colours, or certain types of head wear.

The Academy does not allow:

Haircuts shorter than a number 2, or if scalp can be seen, then the cut is not acceptable
Mohicans
Dyed hair, unless of a natural colour. No unnatural colours (e.g. pink, blue, purple, pillar box red, green etc.)
Tram lines/logos patterns or cuts to hair or eyebrows
Large Flowers/Diamante Head Bands, etc.

Hair ribbons and accessories – minimal, Navy Blue or Black only.

Airpods/Headphones are not permitted.

If these expectations are not adhered to then the school will take disciplinary action. Pupils will be asked to attend our internal inclusion room until the matter is rectified.

Should you have any doubts about the suitability of any school uniform or matters relating to your child’s appearance, please contact the school and ask to speak to your child’s Head of Year.

Equipment

All Year 7 pupils should have the correct PE kit. Pupils will require a PE bag, gum shield, shin pads and a school bag – sensible size, big enough to hold A4 size books. In addition, the following equipment is required daily.

Writing pens (black or blue ink),
pencil
ruler
rubber
coloured pencils
scientific calculator

Lost Property

Please ensure that all books, articles of clothing and personal belongings are clearly and indelibly marked with your child’s name so that lost items may be easily identified and returned to their owners. Lost property is kept in the site staff office. Any articles or money found on the premises must be handed in to reception.

Pupils must not bring any valuable items or large sums of money to school. If, on rare occasions, this is necessary, the items must be handed in for safe-keeping to reception. They should never be left in the classrooms, changing-rooms, playground etc.

Please note that the Academy will not accept responsibility for the theft, loss or damage of personal property on school premises.