Student Dress and Equipment
Parent and Carers Guide to NUAST
Uniform
The following uniform is deemed appropriate and professional for all Year 7–11 students at NUAST and is designed with cost in mind.
Uniform must be worn at all times in the academy buildings unless stated otherwise.
A NUAST blazer
Black tailored trousers (must be loose fitting)
Skirts must be knee-length, black, of a formal cut and wide pleated but do not have to include the official school logo. Pencil style / tight fitting / stretch material skirts are not permitted. Students must wear 60+ denier black tights—no bare legs allowed
A NUAST tie, worn appropriately (each year group has a specific colour).
A long-sleeved shirt with stiff collar (only white shirts are permitted and should be tucked in at all times)
A black V-neck knitwear sweater may be worn
Hairstyles must be suitable for a business environment and must be of a natural colour
Black or grey plain ankle socks
Smart, polished flat shoes with a sturdy sole that can have up to a one inch heel
A wrist watch (smartwatches are not permitted)
One set of discrete studs worn in the ear lobes are permitted
Turbans to be of a plain, dark colour
Only Hijab to be worn (this should be a plain, dark colour)
Make-up must be discrete and suitable for a professional environment
Students must not wear:
Visible tattoos or any body piercings other than detailed in the guidelines above
Words, logos or diagrams on clothing (other than the NUAST logo)
Open shoes, training shoes and flip flops
Pencil style / tight fitting / stretch material skirts
Sweatshirts or hooded sweatshirts (black V Neck only)
Leggings or denim jeans of any description
Extreme hair styles, including unnatural colours
Low-necked tops, vest tops and crop tops
Nail varnish, false nails and false eyelashes
PE Kit
In addition to a NUAST PE top, students are required to have the following items for PE lessons
Plain black shorts or tracksuit bottoms/leggings
Black football/sports socks
Plain black sports jumper (optional)
Plain black sports waterproof jacket (optional)
Suitable sports trainers
Football boots (moulded type) are optional
Shin pads
Plain black woolly hat/gloves (optional)
Hooded sweatshirts (hoodies) will not be acceptable as part of NUAST’s PE kit.
Branded joggers, tracksuit bottoms and leggings are not acceptable.
School uniform is available from our uniform supplier Justschoolwear. Justschoolwear will arrange to measure students at NUAST and uniform can be collected from their shops.
Supplier
NUAST's uniform is supplied by:
Justschoolwear
Uniform can be purchased online directly from Just School Wear, please visit the link below.
https://just-schoolwear.co.uk/product-category/nuast-nottingham-university-academy/
Just School Wear offer a savings plan to help families with the cost of living. Please click here for details.
Just Schoolwear stores are only open for Collections and Returns, and will not hold any uniform stock. A uniform fitting service is provided in store if you are unsure of which size to order.
Store locations and opening times: https://just-schoolwear.co.uk/our-stores/
If you have any questions regarding uniform, please contact Just Schoolwear at info@just-schoolwear.co.uk.
Dress code for Year 12 and 13 students
NUAST has a dress code that all our sixth form students must to adhere to. Students must dress for a professional business environment. Visitors to our school (which include potential employers) feedback that our students look fantastic and regularly offer opportunities for work placements.
Suitable outfits include:
- A suit including formal jacket with a collared shirt. A tie, bow ties and waistcoats may be worn.
- Trousers with collared shirt and tie (jumper optional).
- Trousers with a smart jumper.
- A smart skirt or trousers worn with blouse or smart jumper.
- A smart dress appropriate for a professional environment.
- Labcoat.
- Smart shoes or boots (no trainers/vans/converse).
- Hairstyles suitable for a professional environment.
- In addition to this, every sixth form student must wear their lanyard and ID card at all times (these will be provided during the first week).
Clarity
- Jumpers must be smart with only a small, discrete, non sports logo. Hoodies are not permitted.
- Shirts must be tucked in.
- Dresses and skirts must be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee.
- What is not acceptable
- Visible tattoos and extreme piercings
- No jeans or leggings
- Extreme hairstyles
- Wearing outer coats, hats and scarves inside the building
- Low-necked tops, vest tops and crop tops. Spaghetti straps are not acceptable
- Suitability of clothing will be at the Assistant Head Teacher – Post 16’s discretion. Please ask if you are unsure.
Specialist Clothing Requirements
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn when working in laboratories and workshops. NUAST will provide:
- A workshop apron
- A laboratory coat
- Eye protection
- Ear protection
Laptop and lockers
NUAST has excellent IT facilities. In addition, if required, every student will be able to borrow a laptop or access IT facilities on a daily basis to support their studies. In addition each student can have their own locker on site.
Equipment
It is an NUAST expectation that every student arrives each day ready to work.
Students should have:
- Pencil case
- Black or blue pen
- Pencil, pencil sharpener and eraser
- 30cm ruler
- Scientific calculator
- Maths set (if required on their course)
- Dictionary (optional)
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