School Uniform

Uniform and Appearance Code

Why do we have a school uniform?

· To create a sense of pride and identity in our School, which in turn helps to build our community

· Wearing a uniform creates a ‘working environment’ mindset and helps to separate home and school life

· Uniform removes any points of difference between students, creating a level playing field and helps promote equality and reduce bullying

· At Tottington High School we have high standards when it comes to uniform and appearance.

By accepting a place at Tottington High School- you are accepting our uniform and appearance code

As with all our policies, we do apply reasonable adjustments for students with additional needs

Poverty proofing the School Day

Tottington High School is committed to poverty proofing the school day. If you are struggling to meet the costs of replacement items, then please contact your child’s Pastoral Manager

For a full description of correct uniform and prohibited items of uniform, please visit the school website. School Uniform | Tottington High School

School Uniform

· Black school blazer with school logo. This can only be purchased from our stockists. This is compulsory and must be worn at all times unless permission is given to remove e.g. for practical lessons

· A white school shirt which buttons to the neck- Tailored shirts/blouses must not be worn

· School tie with school logo and relevant year group stripe. This can only be purchased from our stockists

· V-neck jumper with school logo. This can only be purchased from our stockists. This item is optional. (No other black jumpers/hoodies/jackets/sweatshirts are permitted)

· Plain, black school trousers with a suit-cut style. No jean-style, skinny, flared or casual trousers/leggings are permitted. Trousers must be worn on the waist

· THS pleated, check knee-length skirt with school logo situated on waist band. Skirts should not be rolled at the waist/ or be altered. Skirts are to be worn just above the knee.

· Plain, black school shoes.

· Hijabs/head scarves must be black

· No trainers/trainer style; no pumps/pump style shoe; no logos; no boots or over the ankle shoes; no heels; no steel toe caps.

· Plain black, or white ankle socks. Girls may wear plain black tights in an opaque (non-see-through) style. Ankle socks and tights should not be worn together

· Suitable outdoor coat (no hoodies)

· School bag - big enough to hold an A4 folder

PE Kit

· THS branded navy blue and black T-shirt

· THS branded quarter zip (recommended)

· THS branded black shorts, tracksuit bottoms or leggings

· THS branded football socks or white sports socks

· THS branded waterproof jacket (optional)

· Plain unbranded navy blue or black skins can be worn under their school PE kit (optional)

· Trainers (football boots for grass - based activities (football & rugby)

Hairstyles

· Extreme hairstyles are not permitted e.g. closely shaven heads, patterned hairstyles/eyebrows or unnatural colouring of hair are not acceptable

· The School is the arbiter of what is considered “extreme”. If in doubt please contact the School.

· Long hair can present a health and safety issue, therefore must be tied back for PE, Science and Technology lessons

· Students must wear plain black or blue hairbands/ bobbles

· No other hair accessories are permitted, apart from beads in braided hair as part of a protective hairstyle – these should be blue/black/silver/gold

Jewellery

· A wristwatch may be worn

· Smart watches are only allowed for telling the time and must not be worn when taking examinations. If you use it as a method of communication/recording, it will be confiscated in- line with our mobile phone policy. (See Behaviour policy)

· Students are allowed to wear only one small stud (no hoops/dangling earrings) in the lowest part of the lower lobe of each ear. No other ear piercings are permitted

· Students are not allowed to wear any other jewellery, including rings and/or bracelets.

· Students are not allowed to wear any visible body piercings. Piercings should be done at the start of the summer holidays to allow time for healing and then clear studs should be worn

· Students are not allowed to cover piercings with a plaster

Make-up

· Make-up should be discreet and subtle, for example light-coverage foundation, to cover blemishes, matched to your skin tone.

· Eyebrows and eyelashes should look natural (not excessive in length/thickness)

· Excessive make-up is not allowed e.g. eyeliner/ highlighter/bronzer/lip gloss/heavy coats of mascara. Students will be required to remove.

· Nails should look natural in colour and style and not be excessively long

· Excessive fake tan is not allowed

· Visible tattoos are not allowed and should be covered

· Lines or shapes cut into eyebrows or hair are not allowed

· Pimple patches should match skin tone

· The School is the arbiter of what is excessive

General presentation

· The top button of shirts must be fastened, and the tie must cover the top button.

· Blazer sleeves must not be rolled

· Students are expected to wear their shirts tucked into trousers / skirts

· School ties must be worn to an acceptable length

· Students must not write on their hands/legs (Henna on the hands/arms is permitted at times of religious/cultural celebration e.g. Eid)

· Only plain white T shirt vests/underwear may be worn under school shirts; these must not be visible at the collar of the shirt. Students wearing coloured T-shirts will be asked to remove them

· The school blazer is compulsory for all students and must be worn at all times – unless permission is given to remove e.g. for practical lessons and in hot weather

· The school jumper must not be tucked into waistbands

· Outdoor coats / jackets / outdoor scarves/ gloves/ hoods must not be worn in classrooms/buildings

· Hoods (of coats) must not be worn up inside any building

· Coats cannot be worn underneath blazers

· Sweatshirts or hooded tops of any description are not permitted around the site and will be confiscated

· Hats/caps are not allowed (unless permission is granted for medical reasons)

· In addition to badges given out by school, we do allow wearing of small pin-badges on blazers to show support for things you are passionate about. Badges that may cause offence or unnecessary controversy, will need to be removed.