School Uniform and Equipment
September 2014
School uniform and equipment
Our ethos and expectations
We aim to introduce a business-like atmosphere and attitude to everything we do at Thomas Clarkson Academy. A professional approach will help everyone to focus on the job in hand which is learning and teaching.
Like all businesses Thomas Clarkson Academy have the highest expectations of everyone. The uniform is a reflection of that attitude and the way in which we all present ourselves is an important part of setting these standards and achieving challenging goals.
The Academy’s uniform was decided upon after involving the student council, staff and uniform professionals. The result is therefore one that we are all agreed on and need to be worn with pride.
TCA Uniform
/ Boy’s Blazerwith embroidered logo
Code / Colour
TMC247BLAC / Black
Junior Sizes26 to 33 / 24.95
Junior+ Sizes 34 to 36 / £28.50
Senior Size 38 to 52 / £28.50
/ Jumper Cotton V
with embroidered logo
Code / Colour
TMC424 / Black
Junior / 22/24, 24/26, 26/28,
28/30, 30/32, 32/33 / £13.95
Junior+ / 34/36 / £15.95
Senior / 38/40, 42/44, 46/48, 50/52 / £16.95
/ Tie Stipe
Code / Colour
TMC033 / Community
Green / Royal / Gold
Senior size 52” / £4.25
/ Girl’s Blazer
with embroidered logo
Code / Colour
TMC248BLAC / Black
Junior Size26 to 33 / £24.95
Junior+ Sizes 34 to 36 / 28.50
Senior Size 38 to 52 / £28.50
/ Colchester Skirt
Code / Colour
111508 / Black
Junior Sizes / 20/18, 22/18, 22/20, 24/18, 24/20, 26/18, 26/20 / £10.95
Junior+ Sizes / 28/18, 28/20, 28/22 / £12.95
Senior Size / 30/20, 30/22, 32/20, 32/22, 34/22, 36/22, 38/22, 40/22 / £12.95
TCA PE / Dance Kit
/ Boy’s Vapour Polowith embroidered logo
Code / Colour
TMC679NASK / Navy/Sky
Junior Sizes / 22/24, 26/28, 30/32, 32/33 / £11.50
Senior Size / 34/36, 38/40, 42/44, 46/48, 50/52 / £12.95
/ Boy’s Multi-Sport Top
Code / Colour
111550 / Navy/Sky
Junior Sizes / 22/24, 26/28, 30/32, 32/33 / £12.95
Senior Size / 34/36, 38/40, 42/44, 46/48, 50/52 / £14.95
/ Unisex Milan Shorts
Code / Colour
111489 / Navy/White
Junior Sizes / 18/20, 22/24, 26/27 / £7.25
Senior Size / 30/32, 34/36, 38/40, 42/44 / £8.25
/ Unisex Standard Sportsocks
Code / Colour
111037 / Navy/White
Junior Sizes / 2 to 5 / £3.95
Senior Size / 6 to 9, 10 to 13 / £4.75
/ Girl’s Haze Polo
with embroidered logo
Code / Colour
TMC680NASK / Navy/Sky
Junior Sizes / 22/24, 26/28, 30/32, 32/33 / £11.50
Senior Size / 34/36, 38/40, 42/44,
46/48, 50/52 / £12.95
/ Girl’s Racer Sweat
with embroidered logo
Code / Colour
TMC412NAWH / Navy/White
Junior Sizes / 22/24, 26/28, 30/32, 32/33 / £12.45
Senior Size / 34/36, 38/40, 42/44,
46/48, 50/52 / £13.45
/ Unisex Trinity Track Pant
Code / Colour
111414 / Navy/White
Junior Sizes / 20, 22, 24, 26, 27 / £13.50
Senior Size / 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44 / £15.50
Boys and Girls’ PE/Dance Kit
Although not all the items below are compulsory, as a minimum students will need top, bottoms and socks (all embroidered TCA items)
- navy polo shirt with academy logo
- reversible multi-sport Top with academy logo for boys and racer sweat for girls
- navy academy shorts
- navy academy Tracksuit bottoms
- navy games socks (long)
- plain black or navy, or academy drawstring bag to carry PE/Dance Kit
No alternatives to the PE/Dance kit are allowed
Uniform advice and guidance
Students may wear certain alternative items of the uniform, but they MUST conform to the guidelines below.
In any business there are rules which need to be maintained, this is simply being professional. We expect everyone to therefore always meet the guidelines below.
Trousers / Black, tailored and formal.
Not denim, tight or low fitting.
Stretch material or fashion styles such as peg leg trouser/ tapered leg trousersare not acceptable.
Skirt / Black, plain and knee length. Not denim or tight fitting.
Stretch material or fashion skirts are not acceptable.
Shirt/blouse / Formal, loose fitting and plain white. Not tight fitting and all buttons fastened. There must be a top button which is done up. No coloured under garments should be visible. Shirts and blouses will be tucked into trousers or skirts at all times.
Blazer / The TCA blazer is to be worn at all times unless summer wear is in operation.
Only jumpers with the TCA logo can be worn. These are to be worn underneath blazers and not instead of the blazer.
Tie / The TCA tie only.
Worn correctly with all shirt or blouse buttons covered.
Belts / Plain black with a plain buckle. No designer belts or buckles.
Socks / Black or white plain.
Coloured or patterned socks are not acceptable.
Tights / Neutral or black plain tights.
Patterned or coloured tights are not acceptable.
Jewellery and
accessories / Stud earrings, one small earring in each ear isacceptable.
Rings and chains should be discreetly worn.
Facial piercings with rings and studs must be clear
plastic, not metal.
Uniform / Information
Shoes / Black, flat heeled and formal.
Appropriate footwear will need to be purchased for sports ie. trainers and football boots.
See the PE staff for further advice.
Make up / Only minimal make up is acceptable.
Hairstyle / Hairstyle appropriate for the ‘business’.
No brightly coloured hair or styles which would not be considered suitable in a business environment.
Hairbands and grips should be plain black and discreet.
This is not meant to be exclusive, but these pictures are examples what is acceptable and what is not.
Ordering of uniform
Uniform is ordered direct through our supplier SWI
How to order
- On line (please follow link on the academy website)
- Phone 0845 519 00 99
- Post
Sportswear International Ltd, Fairoak Lane, Whitehouse Industrial Estate, Runcorn, WA7 3DU
Ties are the exception to the rule and should your child lose a tie, a replacement can be purchased by putting money on the cash loader in Eden and obtaining a receipt for payment through the Academy Catering Team, a tie can then be collected from your childs’ Progress Worker.
Care of uniform and PE/dance kit
Lockers are provided for students to keep their kit stored safely away. The school is NOT responsible for the loss of student’s personal belongings.
Use the lockers rather than carrying items around all day. The same advice applies to mobile phones and MP3 players. Use of these items during
lessons is totally unprofessional and not appropriate business practice.
As a minimum, students should always attend lessons with
appropriate books, pens, pencils, rubbers and a ruler.
Planners should also always be brought to a lesson to
record notes and homework.