Trousers

Black - Slim/Straight Fit/Flared/Bootcut.
No Leggings/Jeggings/Jeans/brushed cotton/Sportswear/Combat trousers
No Cropped trousers

Shirt 

Formal, Plain white, long enough to be worn tucked into the trousers.

Blazer 

An Academy blazer with the academy logo is compulsory for all pupils.

Blazers are to be consistently worn. An announced “No Blazer Day” allows blazers to be removed.

Blazers are not to be carried around the Academy.

Jumpers 

It is individual choice if a jumper is worn, it is intended for the colder months.

Jumpers are not an alternative to the Academy blazer.
If worn they must be:
Plain black or With TCA logo
Round or V neck that does not sit higher than the shirt collar
Sweatshirt material or Knitted
No Sports branding or Logos
No Hoodies
No ½ Zips/Full Zips
No Sports jackets

Tie:  

 TCA branded tie worn at all times, full length to cover all shirt buttons.

Footwear

Plain black shoes: Flat heeled.
Plain black trainers: Black sole, Black laces.
No Coloured logos
No Coloured stitching
No Boots
No FlipFlops/Sliders/Crocs
 

Please Note: Protective shoe covering will be offered if footwear is considered a risk in the DT classrooms.

Socks/Tights 

Jewellery: 

Stud earrings (one stud in each ear)
No hoops/droplets/dangling/Bars/Stretchers or large fashion style earrings
One ring
One watch
One bracelet, worn discreetly and removed for PE and DT lesson
A necklace can be worn inside of the school shirt and removed for PE & DT

Facial Piercings: 

One small discrete nose stud.
No hoops, studs, bars, chains, cuffs in the nose
No septum piercing
No lip piercing
No cheek piercing
No eyebrow piercing
No tongue piercing

Make Up 

Must be discrete and natural.

No strip lashes.

Nails 

Nails should be natural/neutral tone/colour.
No Neon colours/Gemstones/significant nail art.

Nails of significant length  

Exceptionally long nails are a safety concerns and worn at your own risk.
If damage is caused by a person wearing false nails, they will be expected to have the nails removed.
Participation in PE is mandatory. If the length of the nails prevents participation, you will be expected to have them removed.
Engagement in practical subjects, Art, DT, Food Technology is mandatory. If the length of the nails prevent participation, nails will be expected to be removed.

Hair Style 

Hair styles must be suitable for the Academy environment.
Students must always look presentable and tidy.
Elaborate patterns shaved into the hair, or excessive use of gel/spray to maintain an elaborate style will not be accepted.

Hair Colour 

Hair colour should be suitable for the Academy environment.
Hair that is dyed a colour that could not be grown naturally, will not be permitted. Incorrect coloured hair will be expected to be returned to a suitable colour with urgency and where possible worn tied up until a natural colour is returned.

TCA ¼ zip or plain navy alternative

Long navy blue socks

Shin pads

Trainers (must be suitable for physical activity)

Colder weather - layers may be worn underneath PE kits, hats and gloves are allowed, however if the gloves are not grippy for ball handling activities, they may need to be taken off.