Uniform Expectations - Dinnington High School - Sep 2026 v3

Uniform Expectations A guide for students, parents and carers.

UNIFORM EXPECTATIONS

Vision Achieving excellence is the overriding ambition of our Trust. We place students at the centre of everything we do, creating a culture of success and a love of learning which enhances students’ achievements and their personal, social and emotional wellbeing.

We achieve our vision through: Excellence for our Students Inspiring, challenging, engaging and supporting all of our students to achieve excellent outcomes irrespective of their starting points. Every student is provided with a clear progression route to the next stage of their education and career.

Excellence for our Staff Driving excellence in teaching and learning, and implementing a knowledge-rich curriculum that meets the needs and aspirations of all students.

Excellence for our Schools Enhancing central and shared services to maximise organisational and cost efficiencies.

Excellence for our Communities Building positive partnerships with our parents, primary schools and the wider community

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Uniform Information We are keen to ensure that we offer our students the best start to their adult life and promote an ethos of high expectations and high standards ensuring all our students aspire to achieve excellence.

The rationale for the school uniform is as follows:

To reflect government guidance which highlights the valuable role of uniform in contributing to an ethos of high standards, high expectations, achievement and success.

To boost students’ self-esteem, confidence and stimulate pride in themselves and in the school.

To prepare students for the world of work by embedding an understanding of responsibility and identity.

We look forward to ‘Achieving Excellence’ in partnership with parents/carers.

Graffiti or writing on hands or arms for any reason is not permitted. No graffiti should be drawn on school uniform.

UNIFORM EXPECTATIONS

Students are expected to wear the following items of compulsory uniform: White shirt/blouse tucked in, with top button fastened School tie School blazer Traditional school trousers, plain black, full length, tailored trousers – please note trousers must be full length with no ankles showing and must not be tight fitting. The following styles are not permitted: skinny, chino, cords, stretch material, denim or bootcut A black school jumper with the school logo is optional & may be worn under the blazer (not as a substitute of the blazer). No other jumper is permitted to be worn.

Formal plain black leather/suede shoes with an enclosed toe or boots (boots must be no more than ankle height and go underneath trousers) all footwear must be flat and not include a heel.

Black socks which cover the ankle.

Head scarves can be worn in plain black with plain hijab pins and must be secured in place, the school tie should always be visible.

A school bag (must be large enough to carry equipment and other items such as an A4 folder) School lanyard, including the plastic card holder and timetable card Belts if worn must be plain black with a small buckle and no design labels

The only items of jewellery permitted are a single small stud in each earlobe no bigger than a 5p.

Students should arrive at the school in full uniform and leave the school in full uniform.

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Approved Uniform Items

Full length, plain black conventional trousers

Plain black shoe

Unapproved Uniform Items The following items are not considered appropriate uniform and should therefore not be worn. This list is not exhaustive.

Tight trousers or leggings are not permitted.

Trousers cannot have zips or other trim

Black jeans

Skirts, except for Cultural purposes

Trainers, trainer-style shoes or shoes with embellishments for example Vivienne Westwood shoes) (see examples below)

UNIFORM EXPECTATIONS

Headwear & Accessories Hats (unless the school informs you during periods of inclement weather) Hairstyles should be sensible with natural toned colours that are similar to their normal hair colour. Extreme hairstyles or brightly coloured or sharply contrasting colours are prohibited. Beading or embellishments in the hair are also not permitted, False nails in any form are not permitted, this includes as acrylic/gel or any coloured nail varnish including nude colours. Necklaces, bracelets, rings and facial piercings (nose, eyebrow, tongue etc) are not permitted.

A wristwatch can be worn but this should not be a Smart/Apple watch.

Makeup must be minimal and discreet (looking entirely natural). Excessive make-up is not permitted; eye shadow, false lashes, heavy mascara, heavy eyebrows and brightly coloured lipstick would not be acceptable for any student. Excessive make- up will have to be removed.

False eyelashes or any kind are not permitted.

Being Equipped We expect every student to arrive every day to the school fully equipped.

This means they must have: School bag that is large enough to fit A4 folders School bag colour – student preference Student planner Black pen Green pen Ruler Pencil Scientific calculator (CASIO fx-85GT CW)

Creating a culture of success and a love of learning to achieve excellence.

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PE Kit All students must wear: Dinnington football shirt, rugby shirt or white or blue polo shirt (plain) Navy blue shorts OR Navy blue/black joggers Navy blue/black leggings with no stripes or patterns Navy blue football socks Appropriate footwear Cycling shorts are permitted, hotpants are not permitted

Mobile Phones The school does not permit the use of mobile phones or earphones whilst on the school site unless directed by staff in learning. All phones/earphones will be placed in reception until the end of the day. We operate a SILI (See it Lose it) policy. Students who refuse to hand over their mobile phone when requested to do so by a member of staff will be placed in our reflection room.

Persistent breaches of the policy will result in further sanctions being issued and a parent meeting will be scheduled.

All students should have a Yondr pouch which they should lock their phone in. If they do not have a Yondr pouch then they should not have their phone at school. * All students must have a scientific calculator. These are readily available in shops or can be purchased from school.

Students may choose to wear: Navy blue sweatshirts or jumper A light rain jacket Base layers

Students are not permitted to wear PE kit outside of their PE lessons for hygiene reasons.

The new PE kit is now provided

by Trutex for Year 7 students.

All students are expected to wear PE kit and take part in PE lessons.

Drinks Fizzy drinks and energy drinks are not permitted. Any seen will be confiscated and a detention issued.

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Supporting the Uniform Policy As a parent, you are encouraged to contact the school before buying/sending your child to the school with anything you feel may be deemed unacceptable due to the expectations stated above.

Where students fail to attend with correct uniform, they will be provided with replacement uniform items where possible. Students who do not rectify any infringements will be removed from circulation until resolved.

How to Purchase Uniform If you have difficulty ordering on line please call our admin team on 01909 550 066 who will be able to offer you support with this.

Uniform items are available to purchase online at: pindersschoolwear.com or Johnny D Schoolwear at one of their shops at: Aston Mansfield Road Sheffield S26 2BS Crystal Peaks East Mall Peak Square Crystal Peaks Sheffield Rotherham 1 Old Town Hall Howard Street Rotherham S65 1JQ

Johnny D Schoolwear 9 High St, Rotherham, S60 1PT, 01709 370032

Doe Quarry Ln, Dinnington, Sheffield S25 2NZ https://dinningtonhigh.co.uk