Uniform

Darton Academy Uniform

At Darton Academy, we aim to achieve standards of excellence in all areas of school life including appearance. We believe, when worn correctly, the uniform represents the standards that the school expects to achieve. It says to the local and wider community that Darton Academy is a high achieving school whose students understand the difference between the expectations of the world of work and how they dress for their social life out of school. We also feel very strongly that it represents equality for all students.

Wearing smart uniform, including P.E. kits, is an important factor in encouraging a disciplined, positive ethos at Darton Academy. It is the policy of the school, therefore, that students should wear school uniform as outlined below; please note that fashion items are not permitted. Students are expected to be dressed correctly on their journey to and from school, as well as in school. Parents’/Carers’ support in this matter is expected and appreciated.

Purchasing uniform

SPT Uniforms are the approved provider of Delta uniform. They offer an excellent service to ensure that ordering your child’s academy uniform is easy and stress-free. Please click here to order your Delta Academies Trust Uniform. The online store offers a simple way to order all your academy uniform in one place.

Due to the current Covid 19 situation, ordering online with direct home delivery is the safest way to order your uniform. To help you in these difficult times SPT Uniforms have reduced the postage cost for all orders placed online to £1.99 and FREE delivery for all orders over £26. To order uniform and for more information please visit www.sptuniforms.co.uk

Due to current government guidance, we are unable to hold pop up shops this year to purchase academy uniform. All purchases for your child will have to made online via the website www.sptuniforms.co.uk

SPT Uniforms have produced some videos to help you measure for uniform.

Click here to watch a video on how to measure your child for their uniform (Boy)

Click here to watch a video on how to measure your child for their uniform (Girl)

School Uniform

The following named items are required.

Delta / Darton Logo Blazer

White Shirt and Delta Academies Trust Clip on Tie

(Needs to be buttoned to the neck and tucked in)

Black Trousers (Classic style - No jeans or chinos)

Or Delta Logo Skirt or Similar Classic style to the knee (No stretch, lycra, denim or canvas)

(If tights are worn then they must be black or neutral).

Plain, Black Belt

Flat, Plain Black Shoes – That can be polished

(No trainers, pumps or boots and no embellishments)

Black, White or Grey Socks

A4 Sized Bag*

(Bags should be large enough to carry an A4 sized folder and must be brought every day)

*All Y7 have been provided with a Delta Darton Bag and are expected to bring this every day to school

Optional

Delta / Darton Logo Jumper

(To be worn with the blazer, not instead of)

PE Kit

The following "named" items are required and must be brought to every lesson regardless of any injuries or if the student is unable to participate in the lesson.

Delta PE top or Red and black Darton Logo PE top (Year 11 only)

Tracksuit Bottoms (plain black)

NO LEGGINGS

Delta PE shorts or Black Shorts or Skorts

Plain Black Socks

Training shoes (Laces dark colours)

Care instructions

Blazers: A delicate 40c maximum temperature wash (No bleaching agents or fabric conditioner) Do not tumble dry. Simply hang the blazer on a coat hanger to air dry. Please only use a cool iron setting if required and be very careful the iron is not too hot as this will damaged the material Ideally if the blazer is hung and air dried quickly after finishing the machine wash the blazer will not need ironing.

Shirts and Blouses: Maximum 40c wash. Cool tumble dry. For best results remove promptly from cool tumble dryer and hang.

Trousers/Skirts: Maximum 40c wash. (No bleaching agents or fabric conditioner) Wash dark colours separately. Do not tumble dry. Please only use a cool iron setting.

Delta PE Uniform: (Polo Shirt/Sports Top/Shorts/Skorts/Socks) Maximum 40c wash. (No bleaching agents or fabric conditioner) Wash dark colours separately. Do not tumble dry. Please only use a cool iron setting.

Tie: Clean with a damp cloth only.,

Other information

Make-up	No make-up allowed. False eyelashes / eyebrows are not allowed.
Jewellery	A watch (Analogue or digital only). No Smart watches. No other jewellery may be worn.
Nails	No nail polish or false/acrylic nails.
Hair	Only natural colours are permitted. Short cuts below number two are not permitted. Shaved patterns are not permitted. When taking part in practical PE, students that need to wear a bobble.
Eating and Drinking	All food and drink must be consumed in the Atrium only. Water may be consumed in traditional teaching rooms (not in Science Laboratories or Computer Suites). Chewing gum is not allowed in the Academy grounds. Energy or fizzy drinks are not permitted anywhere in the Academy.
Personal Possessions	Mobile phones, MP3s, iPods and video games devices are not permitted in the Academy.