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Exceptional Education at the Heart of the Community

Uniform

At Oasis Academy Putney, we believe in the importance of a school uniform; it helps foster a sense of identity and unity.  As such, we require all pupils to wear one at all times. 

We take pride in each and every one of our pupils at the academy, 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.

At Oasis Academy Putney, we believe in the importance of a school uniform; it helps foster a sense of identity and unity.  As such, we require all pupils to wear one at all times. 

We take pride in each and every one of our pupils at the academy, 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

Please note that branded items are only available from School Uniform Direct343 North End Road, Fulham, SW6 1NN or online
You can purchase non-branded uniform from places like Tesco, Primark, Sainsburys, ASDA, Lidl, etc.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the academy by email info@oasisputney.org

Uniform Requirements

Primary Uniform

Item Is this a
branded item?
Optional or required? All year or seasonal?
Academy sweatshirt or cardigan Yes Required All year
White polo shirt No Required All year
Charcoal Grey trousers No Required All year
Charcoal Grey skirt or pinafore (knee length) No Required All year
Charcoal Grey shorts No Optional Seasonal
Navy/ dark royal blue gingham dress No Optional Seasonal
White socks  No Optional Seasonal
Grey socks or grey tights No Required All year
Sensible black shoes that support the foot (no boots) No Required All year
Navy waterproof reversible fleece coat Yes Optional All year
Plain black or navy winter coat  No Required All year
Navy summer sun hat Yes Required Seasonal
Academy book bag Yes Required All year

 

Seasonal Uniform - Seasonal Uniform is worn during the whole of the Summer Term and the first half of the Autumn Term.

Primary PE Kit

Item Is this a branded item? Optional or required? All  year or seasonal?
White technical t-shirt with logo Yes Optional All year 
White plain round neck t-shirt No Required All year
Navy plain gym shorts No Required All year
Navy plain jogging bottoms No Optional Seasonal
Trainers / plimsolls No Required All year
Navy drawstring PE bag with logo Yes Optional All year
Plain white socks No Required All year

 

Long hair must be tied back at all times. Bands, headbands and clips must be plain and in school colours.

Jewellery & Personal Belongings

Stud earrings and watches are the only permitted jewellery on site. Pupils wearing any other items, such as hoop or long earrings, rings, or bracelets will be asked to remove them. We have the following expectations when it comes to personal appearances at school. 

  • Only natural hair colours, no extreme colours
  • No tramlines in hair or eyebrows
  • Hair no shorter than a Number 2 shave
  • No facial or other piercings
  • No henna or artificial tattoos/body ink
  • No artificial/false nails or gel nails/gel colours
  • No nail varnish

Please do not send you children to the academy with personal belongings other than those required for study. Mobile phones will be confiscated and any games devices brought in for break times should be done with caution. The school accepts no responsibility for lost items.

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.

Religious items

Some students may wish to wear distinctive garments for religious reasons.

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. 

Please contact our PTFA for more information via email:  ptfa@oasisputney.org

(We always welcome donations of good-quality second hand uniform.)

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 the Rebecca Hughes, Head of School, rebecca.hughes@oasisputney.org so we can explore what support is available.