We pride ourselves on high standards and expectations and believe it is important that this is reflected in our appearance as we go about our studies.
Our school community is diverse and time has been taken to ensure that it is fully inclusive and embraces all cultures.
We expect pupils to wear our uniform with a sense of pride and purpose this will reduce bullying and stereotyping by removing expensive branded items, and demonstrates an ethos signifying a community and belonging.
Noel-Baker pupils know that they represent the academy both in and outside if the academy.
The academy has strict guidelines on dress. All pupils are expected to wear the full academy uniform, including when travelling to and from the academy. Parents are strongly advised to ensure that they supervise the purchase of school uniform and, where unsure as to the suitability of an item, they contact the academy in advance.
Consequences are issued for failure to comply with the Academy uniform policy as outlined below.
Our academy uniform is:
See the table below for more information and which items are allowed/not allowed.
All items with Noel-Baker Academy logo can be purchased from Uniform Direct.
Pupils must arrive at school wearing their full PE kit on the days that they have PE.
If pupils are attending a PE club after school and do not have PE that day, they must wear their school uniform and bring their PE kit separately.
Every pupil is expected to get changed for PE even if they cannot participate fully in the practical aspects for example through illness or injury, as they can take on the role of an official, coach or helper for the lesson. All kit must be clearly marked with the pupil’s name and tutor group.
Jewellery must not be worn during PE lessons as it poses a health and safety risk and can be lost or damaged.
See the table below for more information and which items are allowed/not allowed.
All items with Noel-Baker Academy logo can be purchased from Uniform Direct.
The Academy requires all pupils to be fully equipped for learning with a homework folder, pens (black and green), pencil, ruler and a scientific calculator and a mathematics set.
The Academy suggests that pupils have a sturdy backpack in order to carry their equipment and books.
Any items which are not allowed will be confiscated by staff at any point throughout the day. These are to be collected by students at the end of the day.
| Item | Allowed | Not Allowed |
| Blazer | Academy grey blazer, badged with school logo from Uniform Direct
Can be removed in lesson with teacher’s permission |
|
| Tie | Clip from Uniform Direct | Threaded
Graffiti |
| Trousers | Plain black, tailored trousers with zip/button waistband
Must allow for shirts to be tucked in |
Skintight trousers, leggings, jeans, jeggings, flared trousers, cropped trousers, tracksuits, pinstripe or cords. |
| Skirts | NBA skirt | Non-NBA skirts |
| Shirts | Plain long or short sleeved white shirt with top button and collar
Shirts must be tucked in at all times Shirts must be worn with a school tie |
T-shirts
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| Jumper (optional) | Plain navy blue V-neck, long sleeved jumper or sweater | Logos or embellishments
Blue or black plain hooded tops are not acceptable |
| Shorts (optional) | Plain black, knee-length tailored shorts in summer months only as determined by the academy. | Shorts above the knee are not permitted.
Logos or embellishments |
| Tights | Plain black, navy blue or grey | Any other colours or designs |
| Shoes | Plain black sensible leather look school shoes.
|
Trainers
Boots |
| Outdoor coat (optional) | Waterproof material | Non-waterproof hoodies or jackets |
| Kameez – optional religious attire | Plain black knee length dress worn with school blazer. School jumper can be worn as an addition. | |
| Abaya/Jilbab – optional religious attire | Plain ‘A line’ or straight design in black worn with school blazer. School jumper can be worn as an addition. | Embellishments of any kind |
| Shalwar – optional religious attire | Plain black narrow tapered trousers or school trousers | |
| Headscarves and turbans | Can be worn for students of religious cultures. Black, white, burgundy, navy blue or brown can be worn. | Bright colours – except when linked to religious festivals. |
| Makeup, nails and eyelashes | Minimal, natural make-up
Short nails (no longer than 5mm above fingertip) Natural colour (French tip permitted)
|
Bright makeup
Heavy or obvious make-up, coloured lipstick or eyeshadow (students will be asked to remove if seen) False eyelashes |
| Jewellery | One pair of small plain stud earrings worn in the ear lobe (must be removed in PE, Dance, Drama classes)
One watch One ring is permitted |
Any other jewellery, including chains and bracelets.
Any facial piercings e.g. septum, lip, eyebrow piercings, including plastic retainers, nose studs, tongue bars or any piercings in any other part of the ear other than the lobe. Exceptions made for religious/cultural purposes. |
| Hairstyles | Natural hair colour only | Brightly coloured hair accessories.
Extreme haircuts, shaved emblems or lines. Unnatural colour dyes |
| PE Kit | ||
| Academy Polo top or plain black/ navy blue round neck T shirt | Academy branded available from Uniform Direct | Logos |
| Academy Tracksuit bottoms | Plain black or navy tracksuit bottoms | Brand logos |
| Academy leggings | Black Academy leggings | Leggings that are not NBA leggings |
| Academy shorts | Plain navy blue/ black shorts | Logos |
| Trainers | Good grip with laces, non-marking sole | No pumps |
| Socks – outdoor | Plain navy-blue, knee-length games socks | |
| Socks – indoor | White sport socks | |
| Hoodie (optional) | Academy branded available from Uniform Direct | Any other branded hooded tops |
| Academy long sleeve reversible games top | Academy branded available from Uniform Direct | Any non NBA long sleeve games top |
| Base layer/ skins (optional) | Plain navy blue/ black | Worn instead or over the top of academy polo or non-branded round neck T shirt |
| Academy PE Rain jacket (optional) | Academy PE rain jacket or non-branded PE rain jacket in navy. | Jackets that are not Navy.
Jackets that are not sports jackets. |
We ensure that our uniform requirements are affordable at a reasonable cost, easily available and provide the best value for money. Many items are available from a range of high-street shops.
Branded uniform items which feature the academy logo can be purchased from Uniform Direct:
Uniform Direct
54 Babington Lane
Derby
DE1 1SX
T: 01332 342569
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For more information on our school uniform, please read the academy’s school uniform policy on our policies web page.
We gratefully accept any items of good quality uniform that parents may wish to donate once their child has outgrown them. To donate items, please contact us or drop them off at Reception during term time.
We wash and use these items to support pupils who have attended without an item of uniform or who are new to the school and awaiting their uniform.
If pupils forget or purposely choose not to wear an item of their uniform, they will be expected to exchange an item of personal equipment (such as the incorrect shoes, mobile phone, house keys) for the correct item. This is to ensure the item is returned to the academy.
This will also be recorded on Go 4 Schools as pupils not attending in the correct uniform are not meeting our value of Respect.
Tutors will check each morning during line-up to ensure pupils are wearing appropriate uniform. There will be ongoing checks throughout the day by all staff, on corridors and classrooms.
If a student is not in the correct uniform, they will receive a sanction in line with the academy’s behaviour policy.
