--- title: "Clothing and Equipment" url: "https://blackpoolskillsacademy.co.uk/parents-and-carers/clothing-and-equipment" school: "Blackpool Skills Academy" --- # Clothing and Equipment CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT ## Ready to Learn. Ready to Get Stuck In. There is no formal school uniform at Blackpool Skills Academy. Instead, we ask students to come prepared for a day of practical, active and vocational learning. From construction and hair and beauty to sport, enrichment and off-site activities, our students learn by doing. What they wear needs to help them take part safely, comfortably and confidently. THE SIMPLE RULE **Safe. Practical. Comfortable.** Come dressed for the work you are going to do. ![Practical learning at Blackpool Skills Academy](https://blackpoolskillsacademy.co.uk/images/background/therapy.png) 01 WHAT TO WEAR ## Clothing Expectations We don't expect expensive specialist clothing. We simply ask students to wear clothes that are suitable for an active school day and the practical sessions they will be taking part in. 01 ### Practical Footwear Sturdy footwear suitable for workshops, salons and outdoor activities, such as strong trainers or work boots. **No open-toed footwear.** 02 ### Clothes for Doing Durable, comfortable clothing that allows students to move freely and get involved in practical work. **Expect practical lessons to be hands-on.** 03 ### Dress for the Weather Students may take part in outdoor learning, sport, visits and other activities away from the classroom. **Bring suitable layers when needed.** GOOD TO KNOW ### You don't need to buy a special BSA uniform. Clothing should simply be safe, practical and comfortable for the activities students take part in. We would also recommend avoiding expensive clothing that students would be worried about getting dirty during practical sessions. 02 WE PROVIDE IT ## Personal Protective Equipment When specialist protective clothing or equipment is needed for learning, **Blackpool Skills Academy provides it.** ✓ **Safety boots** For construction and relevant practical activities. ✓ **Aprons & gowns** For hair, beauty and other vocational sessions. ✓ **Protective equipment** Including gloves, goggles and other PPE where required. **PPE isn't optional when it is required.** Students are expected to wear and use protective equipment correctly whenever instructed. Learning to work safely is part of learning to work professionally. ![Personal protective equipment at Blackpool Skills Academy](https://blackpoolskillsacademy.co.uk/images/background/ppe.png) 03 LEARNING BY DOING ## Why Practical Clothing Matters ### Our classrooms don't always look like classrooms. At Blackpool Skills Academy, students are building real-world skills through practical work. One lesson might involve measuring and making in construction. Another might involve delivering a hair or beauty treatment, taking part in sport or working on an enrichment project. We want students concentrating on the task, developing their skills and taking pride in what they produce, not worrying about damaging their clothes. 01 **Get involved.** Take part fully in practical learning. 02 **Work safely.** Dress appropriately for the environment. 03 **Build good habits.** Learn the standards expected in the workplace. 04 **Take pride.** Focus on doing a great job and developing new skills. OUR APPROACH ## Prepared for the lesson. Prepared for the workplace. The standards we encourage at BSA are about more than clothing. Being properly equipped, following safety instructions, looking after equipment and taking responsibility for yourself are all habits that matter in the workplace. **By working together, we help every student stay safe, take pride in their work and get the most from every learning opportunity.** ### Parents and Carers - [Support for Parents and Carers](https://blackpoolskillsacademy.co.uk/parents-and-carers/nspcc-support-for-parents) - [Parent or Carer Consent Form](https://blackpoolskillsacademy.co.uk/parents-and-carers/parent-or-career-consent-form) - [Term Dates](https://blackpoolskillsacademy.co.uk/parents-and-carers/term-dates-2025-2026) - [Attendance and Punctuality](https://blackpoolskillsacademy.co.uk/parents-and-carers/attendance-and-punctuality) - [Clothing and Equipment](https://blackpoolskillsacademy.co.uk/parents-and-carers/clothing-and-equipment) - [School Meals](https://blackpoolskillsacademy.co.uk/parents-and-carers/school-meals) - [Induction Pack (for signature)](https://blackpoolskillsacademy.co.uk/parents-and-carers/induction-pack-for-signature) ![Blackpool Skills Academy](https://files.schudio.com/unique-training-andy/images/logo/logo_(need_better_off_Billy).png) #### Blackpool Skills Academy Stanley House, Stanley Road, Blackpool, FY1 4QL 01253 759854 DfE URN: 151774 #### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/UTGeducation) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@BlackpoolSkillsAcademy) - [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@blackpoolskillsacademy) © Copyright 2023–2026 Blackpool Skills Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://blackpoolskillsacademy.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)