Brompton Academy Parent/Carer Directory

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academic year. This item is optional. Students may wear black jazz shoes or non-marking trainers, however, there will be occasions barefoot would be mandatory unless medically exempt. Jewellery expectations • No jewellery (except watches). • No piercings at all, including facial, tongue, nose and any clear piercings that are used to substitute the jewellery item is not permitted – e.g. nose or ears. Make up expectations • No makeup. • No pencilled in eyebrows. • No false eyelashes or lash extensions. • No nail varnish or false nails. Hair expectations • No coloured hair accessories i.e. coloured bows, headbands, clips etc. hair bands can be neutral, black or white. • The Academy’s hair policy is fully inclusive. We are conscious of supporting all hair types and therefore we support and adopt the Halo Hair Code. Visit www.halocollective.co.uk • No inappropriate or extreme haircuts or colours e.g. tram lines, shaved heads, mullets, dip dyed hair colours, contrasting extreme colours not suitable e.g. pink, red, purple, green etc. • No fashion headwear/scarves are allowed to be worn. Please note for students whose religion requires them to wear any alternative items, parents/ carers should contact the Principal for agreement. Head coverings should be plain black. Additional Information

with skirts or trousers. • We encourage our parents/carers to label all uniform items as any lost items can be located more easily if they are labelled with a first and second name. Brompton Academy reserves the right to send students home for wearing incorrect uniform, including PE kit. This is non-negotiable.

Equipment for Learning Students should ensure they come with the correct equipment for lessons: • Charged iPad (if students have taken out the iPad Scheme) • Coats are allowed but no hoodies, tracksuit tops or zip up jumpers or non-uniform jumpers are allowed. • No handbags are allowed. • Only Academy issued badges/pins to be worn on blazers. • No large or oversized belts to be worn • A back pack or suitable bag is compulsory for all year groups and can be purchased from any retailer. A backpack or bag should be large enough to carry an iPad or an A4 folder.

We offer an excellent range of programmes that include taster and introduction courses to our parents/ carers/students and the local community, in partnership with the University of Kent. Programmes are offered at various times throughout the day, evenings and weekends to encourage life-long learning. The programmes are advertised through the Academy website: www.bromptonacademy.org.uk Please contact officeBA@university ofkentacademiestrust.org.uk Family, Adult and Community Learning Programmes

• Black Pens • Green Pen • Pencils • Rulers • Rubbers • Pencil sharpener

• Pencil case • Water bottle

All of the above can be purchased at our BA Shop using ePraise points or purchased from any retailer.