School Uniform Statement

Due to the Special Educational needs and disabilities of the children at KTS Academy, it is optional for parents to purchase a school uniform for their child.

Children can attend school in comfortable clothing, because those with sensory sensitivity may find certain clothes itchy, heavy or tight which can lead to a sensory overload.

Parents who would like their child to wear a school uniform can purchase polo shirts and sweatshirts from any shops or supermarkets. 

If parents wish to purchase a school uniform for their child with a KTS logo (polo-shirt, sweatshirt, or a jacket), please complete uniform order form or contact the school office. Please return completed forms to the school main office on Marshall Drive. Payment is required when you place the order. 

They can also be purchased from:

Quickastitch

Quickastitch
19 West Terrace,
Redcar,
Cleveland,
TS10 1DP

sales@quickastitch.co.uk

Telephone: 01642 487 720

For those parents who chose to purchase a school uniform, as a school, we have a duty to make sure that the uniform parents can choose to buy is affordable, in line with statutory guidance from the Department for Education on the cost of school uniform.  

We understand that items with distinctive characteristics such as the school logo cannot be purchased from a wide range of retailers and that requiring many such items limits parents’ ability to ‘shop around’ for a low price.

How to Purchase Uniform

Generic Items

Parents/carers can purchase polo shirts and sweatshirts in school colours from any shops or supermarkets.

Branded Items

If parents/carers wish to purchase uniform with the KTS logo, they can:

Order through school:

· Complete a uniform order form (available from the school office and on website)

· Contact the school office directly

· Return completed forms to the main office on Marshall Drive

· Payment is required when placing the order

Second-Hand Uniform

We make second-hand uniforms available to support families with costs.

Parents/carers can access second-hand uniform by:

· Contacting the class teacher on Dojo of the school office

· We encourage families to donate outgrown uniform items in good condition to support other families in our school community.

Commitment to Affordability

As a school, we have a duty to comply with the DfE's statutory guidance on the cost of school uniforms. This means, when developing and updating our uniform policy, we must take steps to make sure that the cost of the uniform is affordable.

Parents and carers are not restricted to purchasing branded items from one source. Other local businesses will embroider the school logo on uniform items purchased from other retailers.

Our Commitments

We will make sure our school uniform:

· Is available at a reasonable cost

· Provides the best value for money for parents/carers

We will do this by:

· Items with distinctive characteristics are optional

· Considering cheaper alternatives to school-branded items, such as logos that can be ironed on, as long as this doesn't compromise quality and durability

· Avoiding specific requirements for items pupils could wear on non-school days, such as coats and bags

· Avoiding different uniform requirements for different classes/age groups

· Making sure that arrangements are in place for parents/carers to acquire second-hand uniform items

· Avoiding frequent changes to uniform specifications and minimising the financial impact on parents/carers of any changes

· Consulting with parents/carer and pupils on any proposed significant changes to the uniform policy