Please note: if your child would like to wear a skirt, please do not purchase this just yet as we are looking at changing the style slightly and the suppliers.

Buying a school uniform can be an expense and for this reason the uniform has been carefully chosen so that, whilst it is distinctive from those of neighbouring schools, it is also easily obtainable.

Our uniform creates our school identity and establishes a sense of pride amongst the students. It is expected that all students will come to school every day in full, neat, clean uniform, giving the message that our students take pride in belonging to our school. This will continue to be the case until the student leaves the school and will also apply to the public examination period for all students. Year 11 students will attend all examinations and revision sessions in full uniform until their last examination. Staff are required to ensure that these standards are maintained at all times.

Uniform sends a strong message about standards and self-worth. Admission to our school implies acceptance of the uniform code and students who are not correctly dressed may be sent home to change by a senior member of staff. Repeated disregard for school rules could result in a fixed-term exclusion. Uniform does not discriminate and ensures all learners have equal opportunities and shared expectations, regardless of background.

The uniform is to be worn all year around, with adjustments due to weather clearly communicated out in advance.

Second hand uniform can be sourced directly from the school. We have a full range of all uniform items available. Please contact [email protected] if you require more information on this.

Compulsory uniform:

Optional uniform:

PE Kit

Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High school has teamed up with Surridge to offer our students a PE kit that reflects professionalism, teamwork and performance. In wearing the PE kit our students will represent the school’s mission statement ‘High Aspirations, High Expectations, High standards, you will succeed.
All products can be purchased online by visiting https://www.surridgesport.com/sir-thomas-boteler-school

Compulsory Kit
Students must wear at least
one of the following:
Shorts and/or skort and/or leggings
Blade T-Shirt and/or Rugby shirt
Classic Sock

If students wish to be part of a team and represent the school,
shorts or skort with blue socks must be worn.
No leggings or tracksuit bottoms can be worn.

Optional Extras
Optional Products
GCSE PE Polo Shirt
Warm-up Performance Top
Blade Short
Tracksuit Bottoms
Waterproof Jacket

Personal Appearance

Shirts must have a collar (casual shirts and open neck shirts are not permitted) and be worn appropriately, i.e. shirts must be tucked in, collars buttoned at the top. Trousers should be tailored. Trousers should be worn with a plain black belt where necessary and should not hang below the waist. No jeans or leggings are allowed. This year, skirts are specially designed for the school to be on or below the knee. Alterations to the length of a skirt are not permitted.

Outdoor coats
Outdoor coats must be removed on entering the building and should be worn on the journey to and from school. Hoodies, cardigans and non-uniform jumpers are not permitted. These items will be confiscated. Outdoor coats should be of a dark colour.

Hair
Hair must be worn in an appropriate conventional style. Hair styles must be such that they can easily be kept neat and do not prevent students from participating effectively and safely in all school activities. Students are not allowed a grade 0 anywhere on their head. If it is an appropriate blended style it can only blend into a grade 1. If they chose to have a short style all over then shaved heads or a grade 1 or 2 are not acceptable. There should not be any style which the school believes would undermine the ethos or discipline of the school. To be clear this means markings cut into the hair or eyebrows, Mohicans and other extreme styles. The dying, high or low lighting of hair in natural colours is acceptable – other colours are not permitted. Students will be required to re-dye their hair in the event of failing to adhere to this rule. Hair accessories must be minimal and appropriate for the learning environment.

Makeup and nail varnish
Years 7, 8 and 9 are not permitted to wear make-up. Make-up should be minimal and discreet for Year 10 and 11 students. Excessive makeup must not be worn. Lipstick and coloured lip balm is not permitted. False eyelashes, drawn on eyebrows, nail extensions, gel/acrylic nails and nail varnish are not permitted. Students will be asked to remove makeup if a member of staff deems it necessary.

Jewellery
No jewellery of any kind is to be worn, except for a watch. Watches must be removed before PE lessons. Students who persist in wearing jewellery, other than a watch, will have these items confiscated. A letter will be sent to parents/carers asking them to collect it. Parents/carers will be asked to sign a receipt on collection. Staff confiscating jewellery will place it in an envelope; the envelope will be taken to the Main Office to be locked away.

Equipment

Students need to be properly prepared for their lessons. Students need to bring the following equipment every day: pen, pencil, ruler, eraser, pencil sharpener (these all need to be in a pencil case), scientific calculator and a suitable school bag. All students must have a reading book and their Independent Study Pack (ISP) with them. The ISP is crucial to support learning and it also has a student’s timetable in it to ensure students are always punctual.

There will be sanctions for any student who does not comply with the rules and parents/carers will be contacted if the problem persists.

Equipment List

You will need a full stocked pencil case with the following items:

Pen (black or blue)

Pencil

Purple pen

Ruler

Eraser

Pencil sharpener

Compass

Protractor

(these all need to be in a pencil case)

Other required equipment:

Scientific calculator (we recommend a Casio fx-83GTX)

Coloured pencils

Suitable school bag

Reading book

Knowledge organiser (provided by school)

Art equipment list: 

Good quality A4 sketchbook (can be purchased from the art department for £1 during the first 2 weeks )

Selection of graded art pencils: B, 2B, 4B, 6B 

Black fine liners

Felt tips/sharpie pens

White gel pen

Tin water colour paints 

Fine paintbrushes

Glue stick 

Plastic zip clear wallet to keep everything in

Optional Art items:

Acrylic paint set

Oil pastels

Paper smudge stick 

Your equipment is checked every day by a member of staff.

Mobile Phones 

Mobile phones and headphones/AirPods are not allowed to be used or seen in the school building or on site during the school day.

• On entry to the school building, mobile phones, headphones and other electronic devices must be switched off and put in a school bag.
• Mobile phones and headphones should not be visible on a student. They are to remain in bags.
• Mobile phones will not be allowed to be used in lessons for research, or as a calculator or for telling the time. Students are not allowed to use mobiles as calculators in examinations and they need to have their own scientific calculator for this purpose.
• Mobile phones and headphones are not allowed to be switched on/used until students have left the school building at the end of the school day.
• In an emergency, please contact the school office and we will send a message to your child.
• Mobile phones or headphones seen in the building or outside during school time will be confiscated.
• Students will be able to collect the item at the end of the school day from the C3 room.

Where there are on-going concerns regarding the use of mobile phones, we follow an escalation policy. If a student has their phone confiscated on more than one occasion, arrangements will be made for the student to hand their mobile phone in to staff upon their arrival, each day, for one week. If this is to be the case for your child, we will contact you prior to ensure they are fully aware of plans, with your support needed in ensuring that your child knows and understands the rules.

Home School Agreement

As a school we will:

• Have high expectations for all learners in all aspects of school life
• Expect high standards of behaviour and promote respect for all
• Provide an environment where all students are safe, happy and confident, whilst striving for the highest possible achievement for all students, underpinned by Christian values
• Deliver a curriculum which is stimulating, challenging, innovative, enjoyable and motivates students
• Offer a range of enrichment activities to interest and engage students beyond the classroom
• Provide regular homework in accordance with the School Homework Policy and ensure appropriate feedback is given
• Provide effective means of communication between home and school and respond quickly to any enquiries or concerns
• Set aspirational individual targets for every student in each subject and promote education as a lifelong process
• Contact parents/carers if there are concerns regarding your child’s attendance and punctuality
• Provide support for each student to help them make progress towards their targets, engaging parents in the process
• Develop relationships between all stakeholders based on courtesy, respect and tolerance
• Reward students for their positive contributions and achievements
• Offer parents/carer the opportunity to become involved in the wider life of the school

As a parent/carer/I/we will:

• Ensure that my child attends school every day, in full school uniform, on time and fully equipped
• Inform the school immediately of any absence and avoid unnecessary absences (e.g. Family holidays in term time)
• Support my child’s progress and achievement by attending parents evenings and other school events
• Ensure that my child completes the set homework
• Respond to school communications as appropriate and inform school of any concerns or problems that might affect my child’s learning, behaviour or well-being
• Support the school ethos, behaviour code of conduct/policy, other policies and guidelines
• Encourage my child to have an active role in the life of the school
• Endorse the efforts of the staff involved in teaching the student and those of the pastoral and support staff
• Ensure the school is notified of any change in emergency contact numbers

As a student I will:

• Attend school regularly and on time, striving for the best possible attendance and punctuality
• Wear the school uniform correctly and follow the school rules relating to appearance
• Be fully equipped for every lesson and look after my property (including ISP)
• Complete classwork and homework to the best of my ability to ensure that good progress is made towards targets
• Behave safely, following the rules of the school
• Treat all members of the school community with courtesy and respect, responding to staff at their first request
• Represent the school in a positive manner when in the community, even when not in the school uniform
• Support the school ethos and attend events at school
• Talk to a member of staff if I have a problem or need support.