School Uniform
The BOA Digital Technologies Uniform Guidance can be found attached below.
BOA Digital is an academy with partners from universities to local, national and international industries. As such, we are adopting a smart uniform that matches the ambitions of our partners. There is an expectation that students wear full school uniform, conveying the ambitions we strive for. Parents/carers are asked as such to support the academy uniform policy, ensuring their child is appropriately dressed for each day.
Essential Branded Items
We understand the need to keep costs to families as low as possible. We have only three compulsory items with the logo to purchase.
- BOA Digital Blazer, or plain black blazer with sewn-on school badge
- Clip-on tie
- PE Polo shirt
Optional Branded Items
BOA Digital logoed uniform items can be purchased from Clivemark (Kings Heath Store, 38 - 40 Poplar Road, Birmingham, B14 7AD). Items which do not require the school badge can be purchased from any supplier of school uniform.
pe kit
Our PE Kit consists of the following:
- Branded PE polo shirt
- Branded short/skort OR plain black leggings/joggers
- Sports trainers
- BOA hoodie (optional)
Non-branded uniform
Tailored formal black school trousers. Full length, to the shoe, ankles must not be visible. OR a black pleated skirt of appropriate length.
Plain white school shirt (long or short-sleeved) with a stiff collar capable of taking a tie and long enough to be tucked into trousers or skirt.
Plain black socks or plain black tights.
Footwear
Plain black leather (or equivalent) shoes with low heels. Smart plain black leather looking boots may be worn under trousers.
Not permitted (even if plain black in colour)
- Sports branded footwear
- Canvas shoes, pumps or trainers
- Shoes that have white or coloured soles
- Suede 'Ugg' type boots
Further Guidance
In addition to the above uniform students may wear:
- An appropriate outdoor coat to travel to and from school (we would encourage this). Hoodies/jumpers/fabric jackets are not acceptable as a winter coat and will not be allowed to be worn on school site.
- Plain black belt with conventional buckle worn through belt loops.
- A wristwatch (we would encourage this), one plain ring, one necklace (tucked in) and small ear studs.
- Discreet make-up (students will be expected to remove any excessive or inappropriate make-up).
- Bags should be appropriate for school, large enough for books, stationery and water bottles.
We do not allow students to wear:
- Fitted trousers, hipsters, jeans or skinny cropped style fashion trousers
- Jegging/ leggings of a jersey material (except as part of PE kit)
- Non-regulation clothing under their blazer for example, hooded tops/sweatshirts (except as part of PE kit) or hats/caps.
- Fashion belts or large buckles
- Visible body or facial piercings including nose, lip or tragus
- False nails, nail extensions or non-discreet nail polish.
- False eyelashes. Bracelets and bangles.
- Multi-coloured patterned socks
Hair
Whilst it is difficult to clearly define hair styles and colours, it is important to maintain smart appearance and high standards.
Bright hair colours (e.g. bright pink, blue, green etc.) and extreme hair styles (eg: shaved patterns including tramlines, mohicans) are not permitted. Students should not have several hair colours.
Students will be expected to rectify any inappropriate hair styles/colour. If in doubt, students should speak to their tutor before having their hair cut/coloured.
Piercings
Body and facial piercings (including tongues,) are not appropriate and are a health and safety concern. Students who wear such piercings will be asked to remove them.
Small ear studs are acceptable, however parents/carers are asked to arrange appointments at the beginning of long holiday periods to enable removal of piercings in school.
How to order
BOA Digital logoed uniform items can be purchased from Clive Mark School Wear.
Items which do not require the school badge can be purchased from any supplier of school uniform.
Parents/Guardians or Students can place their orders:
Online
You can also pre-order the BOA Digital uniform on the Clive Mark website here.
in person or Phone
Here is a list of local Clive Mark stores and contact numbers:
- Kings Heath (Address: 38 - 40 Poplar Road, Kings Heath, B14 7AD | Contact: 0121 728 6860)
- Sheldon (Address: 2284 Coventry Road, Sheldon, B26 3JR | Contact: 0121 722 2286)
- Boldmere (Address: 11 - 13 Boldmere Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5UY | Contact: 0121 728 4452)
- Bearwood (Address: 4 - 5 Three Shire Oaks Road, Bearwood, Warley, B67 5AZ | Contact: 0121 429 4244)
- Walsall (Address: Units 40 - 44 Saddlers Centre, 1 Park Street, Walsall, WS1 1YS | Contact: 0192 262 2556)
If, as a family, you are refreshing any uniform and have items that can be donated to the school, please contact our reception.
Our commitment to keeping costs down is full. However, please do not hesitate to contact us if you are struggling to purchase uniform items.