Uniform & Equipment

All Uniform and PE Kit is available from Best Look, Prestige or Jacobsons

Full details and order forms can be found at the bottom of the page

Students demonstrate that they belong to the Manshead CE Academy community through the uniform that they wear. It is important that students wear the correct uniform at all times and that they take pride in their appearance. We firmly believe that whilst students are wearing their uniform they are representing the academy.

We are aware of the current cost of living crisis, so if you are struggling to purchase uniform, please do get in touch, and we will do our best to help.

Due to the generosity of our community we have a good selection of pre-loved uniform that has been kindly donated to the academy from parents and carers. Proceeds from the sale of this go to support 'Home-Start Central Bedfordshire', a local charity that supports local children and their families. Their website is https://www.home-startcentralbeds.org.uk/

 The change to white shirts will be compulsory for Year 7 and Year 8 but will be phased in across the other year groups as and when they need to replace existing uniform.

• Box pleat skirts are compulsory for Years 7, 8 and 9 and  will be phased in for the other year groups.
• Blazers are compulsory for Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 and optional at this stage for the other year groups.
• Ties are compulsory for all students in Years 7 to 11 inclusive.

 For the 2024-2025 academic year Ties colours will be as follows:

Year 7	Black and Red
Year 8	Black and Blue
Year 9	Black and Purple
Year 10	Black and Yellow
Year 11	Black and Green

All students must have the following equipment in school everyday:

• A pencil case that contains blue or black ink pens.
• A pen with green ink.
• Ruler, pencils, eraser and pencil sharpener.
• A highlighter.
• Maths set, scientific calculator.
• Their Yondr Pouch.

We also advise students to have their own glue, scissors and colouring pencils.

Boys Uniform

Approved Plain Black tailored school trousers embroidered with the school name from our uniform suppliers (No cord or denim)

White School Shirt to be worn tucked in to the waistband

School Year Tie knotted at the collar and hanging above the waistband outside of the shirt

Socks should be black

Black Blazer with School Badge on Pocket (Compulsory for Year 7, Year 8, Year 9 and Year 10) School jumper may be purchased in addition and worn underneath, but not instead of

V-neck School Jumper with Manshead School logo - Optional (not to be tucked in to trousers)

Sensible Black All Leather Waterproof shoes Boots or Canvas shoes may NOT be worn

Boys PE Kit

Compulsory Kit:

PE Polo Shirt embroidered with the school name from our uniform suppliers PE Panel Shorts / navy shorts White football socks Shin pads Trainers or Football Boots PE Outercoat embroidered with the school name from our uniform suppliers

Optional Kit:

PE Quarter-zip jumper Black or Navy Tracksuit trousers (to be worn outside only between October half term and Easter)

Girls Uniform

Approved Plain Black school trousers or knee length box pleat skirt* embroidered with the school name from our uniform suppliers (No cord, denim or leggings) *Box pleat skirts are compulsory for Year 7, Year 8 and 9 and will be phased in for the rest of the cohorts

White School Shirt to be worn tucked in to the waistband

School Year Tie knotted at the collar and hanging above the waistband outside of the shirt

Socks should be black

Black Blazer with School Badge on Pocket (Compulsory for Year 7, Year 8, Year 9 and Year 10) School jumper may be purchased in addition and worn underneath, but not instead of

V-neck School Jumper with Manshead School logo - Optional (not to be tucked in to skirt or trousers)

Sensible All Black Leather Waterproof Shoes Boots or Canvas shoes may NOT be worn

Girls PE Kit

Appearance

• Hair should be kept tidy, of one natural colour and appropriate for working.
• Patterns should not be shaved in to the hair.
• Jewellery worn must be sensible, of low value. One pair of stud type earings. No jewellery to be worn in Physical Education lessons or activities.
• Visible body / facial piercings are not allowed for either sex apart from a single, clear nose stud.
• If make-up is worn it should be discrete in nature.
• Hats / hoods should not be worn indoors.
• Nail varnish, if worn, should be clear, not coloured. Nail extensions are not appropriate in the academy.

Equipment

Students must come to the academy equipped for lessons. It is expected that students will have:

• A suitable bag large enough to carry a number of A4 exercise books, pencil case and other equipment.
• Pencil case for pens, pencils, rubber, ruler, maths equipment (see Mathematics Department order form).
• A particular requirement at Manshead CE Academy is that students should have a green biro, a mini whiteboard and a non-permanent marker pen. Whiteboards and marker pens will be provided initially by the school, but if lost or damaged will need to be replaced by parents / carers.
• Equipment for Art lessons is shown on the Art Department order form

MOBILE Phones

We ask parents and carers please to bear in mind that all items are brought in to the academy entirely at the individual’s risk. This includes mobile phones, wallets, money and jewellery etc.

Manshead CE Academy prides itself on being a mobile phone free school. Since the introduction of Yondr Pouches (the system used to prevent students from using mobile phones during the school day), we have seen an improvement in students' behaviour, increased focus in lessons and more positive social interaction between our students. Please refer to our Mobile Phone Policy which provides clarification of our expectations for use of mobile phones (and smart watches) and explains the sanctions for misuse.

Mobile phones / smart watches are not to be used during school hours.

Every student in Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 has a personal Yondr Pouch with their unique student Arbor Number written on it so the student can be traced if the pouch is misplaced. It is each student’s responsibility to bring their pouch with them to school every day.

During lessons such as PE , when students have to leave their clothes in the changing rooms, we provide a valuables box. We will do our best to keep any items in the valuables box safe, but no system is perfect and we cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage from the box. The best protection is not to bring in to school any items of higher value than is strictly necessary.

Photographs of Students

From time to time we take and use photographs of students in celebration and promotional material (e.g. the academy prospectus, the photo galleries that are on our corridor walls, our website, newspaper articles etc.) and we will make sure that we have the appropriate permissions given by parents and carers prior to any use or publication:

• Photos may be used on Social Media.
• Photos may be used on local news media.
• Photos may be used on School Website.
• Photos may be on displays within school.
• Photos may be in the school prospectus.

Purchase Uniform 

All Uniform and PE Kit is available from:

• Best Look, 68 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1LE. - Tel. No. 01582 603603 or
  
  
• Prestige Design and Workwear Limited, Unit 12 Barton Industrial Estate, Faldo Road, Barton-le-Clay, MK45 4RP. - Tel. No. :01582 883222, or
  
  
• Jacobsons, 206 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1AU. - Tel. No. 01582 660353.

 

Alternatively order forms and / or price lists are at the following links:

Best Look Uniform Order Form

Prestige Design and Workwear Order Form

Jacobsons Uniform