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 Direct, 343 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 |
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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.