SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY AND GUIDANCE

If you are in any doubt about what is/is not permitted, please check with the school beforehand.

Tamworth Enterprise College is a ‘uniformed’ school. Therefore there is a clear expectation that pupils attending TEC will wear the full uniform, will wear it appropriately and that this expectation will be supported by parents.

Our policy is based on the notion that a school uniform:

• Promotes a sense of pride in the school

• Engenders a feeling of community and belonging

• Is practical and smart

• Identifies the children with the school

• Is not distracting in class (as fashion clothes might be)

• Makes pupils feel equal to their peers in terms of appearance and financial circumstances

• Is regarded as suitable and good value for money, by most parents

Uniform is worn by pupils in Years 7-11.

Recommended suppliers are listed at the end of this policy.

BLAZERS: All Years will wear black, traditional-style uniform blazers . Black, fitted, fashion-styled jackets will NOT be permitted

In warm weather the school will operate a ‘blazers off’ policy. Pupils will be informed when these days are operating. Alternatives to the blazer will not be permitted.

WHITE SHIRTS: All Years will wear a plain white shirt with a collar.

SCHOOL TIES: All years will wear the school tie, with the appropriate House Stripe.

TROUSERS: All Years will wear plain (no decorative: buttons, zips, belts, etc) black, standard school trousers ONLY. Fashion trousers are not permitted. Trousers should not be tight-fitting or low-slung.

FOOTWEAR:  only black, plain (no colour trim or logo at all) standard school shoes will be permitted. Black trainers, canvas-style shoes, backless shoes etc will not be permitted. Trainer-style school shoes (often displayed in the school shoes section of shops – reputable shoe shops included) are not permitted.Boots:We take the view that boots are  practical, warm alternative to shoes during snowy conditions.

Socks/tights: Black, grey or white school socks. Black or natural coloured tights (not patterned).

JUMPERS: Plain Black V neck or Round neck jumpers permitted. (NO HOODIES) 

HAIR/MAKE UP/JEWELLERY/BELTS:

Hair: should be neat and tidy. Extreme styles, unnatural hair colours, decorative attachments are not permitted. Tram lines or other shaved shapes in the hair or eyebrows are not permitted.

Make-up: Discreet, natural-looking make-up is permitted for Years 10 onwards. Clear nail polish is permitted. Years 7, 8 and 9 cannot wear make-up.

Jewellery: No jewellery, except for one wrist watch and a maximum of one plain set of stud earrings, metal-coloured, one in each ear, worn in the lower ear lobe. No other piercings are permitted. Face jewellery/piercings and nose studs are not allowed.

Belts: Plain black. If a belt is worn it should be for functional not decorative purposes. Maximum width for belt and for plain buckle = 4 cms.

SCARVES/HATS/GLOVES: Are permitted during winter months only and cannot be worn anywhere inside the building.

OUTDOOR COATS: Should be black or dark blue and can be worn over the blazer. Hoodies are NOTpermitted and will be confiscated.

MOBILE PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES: Mobile phones should be 'switched off and put away' at all times, any phone seen or heard will be confiscated, this includes phones on display in pockets. All mobiles phones/electronic devices are the sole responsibility of the student.  Phones that are confiscated will only be returned to parents.  A phone call or text will be made to parents/carers to collect the phone on theirs child's behalf at the end of the day.

UNIFORM SUPPLIERS

Local uniform shop and online orders:  SK Uniforms

PE KIT

Please ensure that all items of your child’s PE kit and uniform are clearly labelled with their name. The school is not responsible for locating or replacing lost PE kits. If found, any kit or uniform that is left behind and is named, will be returned to the child as soon as possible.

PE Kit Requirements:

• School branded polo shirt

• Plain black or navy suitable bottoms: sports leggings, short and/or tracksuit bottoms

• Plain black or navy crew neck or quarter zip jumper (optional for warmth)

• Plain black or navy long sleeve base layer (optional for warmth)

• Suitable sports trainers

• Plastic moulded studs for use on the 3g at social time, STRIVE and after school clubs as well as during lessons: PE staff will communicate with parents regarding the need for football boots in advance to allow for these to be purchased when needed.

Swimming kit requirements:

• Swimming trunks/shorts 

• Full coverage swimming costume

• Towel for drying (hooded poncho style towel is recommended for communal changing areas)

• Goggles (if needed for the child)

• Nose plug (if needed for the child)

Frequently asked questions:

Can my child be more covered up in swimming?

Pupils are permitted to wear a light weight t-shirt and shorts over their swimming shorts/costume if they wish to be more covered.

Can my child wear branded sports clothing as a PE kit?

Non-school branded clothing must be plain black or navy with minimal branding. Small logos, such as a Nike Swoosh, are permitted. Where your child does not have the school branded PE top, an alternative suitable top should be worn that is plain black or navy. Team sportswear such as football shirts are not permitted. 

It’s cold outside, can my child wear a coat/hoodie?

Hoodies are not allowed in school and are not suitable for sporting activities. Coats are often restrictive and have hoods so are not permitted. Pupils can wear base layers as well as a crew neck or quarter zip jumpers that are plain black or navy for warmth. During some activities like football, pupils will be permitted to wear gloves if they wish. Pupils can wear full length tracksuit bottoms or sports leggings to keep their legs warm.