Uniform

Flint High School

School Uniform and Appearance Policy

The following uniform has been approved by the governors in Summer 2009, following consultation with students and parents /carers.

Statement of commitment

This policy adheres to the principles outlined in Flintshire LEA’s Diversity and Equality Policy. 

By promoting equality we mean

• identifying and reporting discrimination and inequality.
• treating people with dignity and respect.
• promoting rights and responsibilities.

 The word parents in this policy include carers.

 School Uniform and Appearance

We believe that a smart uniform is very important; it demonstrates the pride that students take in our school and signals their belonging and commitment to our learning community.  It also reflects the high standards which we set throughout.

No extremes of appearance are acceptable – this includes hairstyles as well as dress – and the school asks for the support of parents in ensuring their children dress and present themselves correctly. Any student not in full uniform or whose appearance does not meet our standards may be sent home. In case of unforeseen problems with uniform, parents should contact the appropriate Learning Manager.

In accepting a place at Flint High School, parents agree to these rules.

Girls

• White school blouse or shirt with long or short sleeves
• School tie with crest
• Black school trousers or
• Black box pleat or A line skirt - knee length
• Plain black short socks or black tights (opaque)
• Black shoes
• Maroon V necked sleeved or sleeveless pullover with school crest
• Black school blazer with school crest

 Boys

• White school shirt with long or short sleeves 
• School tie with crest
• Black school trousers
• Plain black short socks
• Black shoes
• Maroon V necked sleeved or sleeveless pullover with school crest
• Black school blazer with school crest

PE Kit for all students

• Black shorts
• Black polo short sleeved top with school crest (tops with FHS logo can still be worn)
• Optional: Black rugby top or black sweatshirt with school crest or FHS logo
• Black football socks
• Trainers or pumps

 Suppliers

Items with a crest can be purchased from Forresters in Mold. The school also keeps a small uniform stock.

 Trousers must not be too tight and the style of the trouser must allow a shirt to be tucked in properly. Ski pants, combat trousers, leggings or low-rise (hipster) trousers are not allowed, nor are any adornments to the trousers like big buttons, large belts, buckles etc.

Skirts must not be too tight or have splits. No cycling shorts must be seen below the skirt.

Shirts must be traditional school shirt design so that they can be tucked into skirts and trousers properly. They must not be fitted, short or fashion shirts without a proper collar.

Shoes must be completely black and low heeled. Trainers, boots and sandals may not be worn.

Socks/Tights must not be coloured or patterned.

Outdoor coats should be of a dark colour, serviceable and should fit over the blazer so that they can be worn to and from school in bad weather. Clothes that are not part of the official school uniform eg baseball caps, neck-warmers, denim jackets, hooded tops, trainers or anything that we consider to be “street culture”, are not allowed either on the way to school or in school.

Jewellery – students may only wear an inexpensive watch and one pair of plain studs in the lower lobes. Hooped earrings including sleepers are not allowed. No body jewellery is allowed (nose, tongue, lip, eyebrow, belly button etc). The school will not be responsible for any injury caused by or to a body piercing. All jewellery brought into school is at students’ own risk.

Hair should be a natural colour. Hair styles must not be extreme; the minimum length is number 2. The school will decide what is extreme and if you are in any doubt about your child’s hair style, please check with a senior member of staff. Head bands and hair bobbles should be of a dark colour and not excessive. Tramlines, shaved designs in hair or shaved eyebrows are not permitted.

Make-up is only allowed if it is very subtle and is applied minimally.

The school reserves the right to make that judgement and we will ask students to remove excess. Nail varnish is not allowed.

Equality and Diversity

The school is respectful of all faiths and where specific faiths require alterations to the uniform and appearance code, we will do our best to accommodate those needs. Students with a disability, who may need amendments to the uniform, will be accommodated.  Parents are advised to contact the Headteacher.

 Financial assistance

 The LEA operates a clothing scheme to help some families with the purchase of uniform. 

Application forms for a grant to help with the cost are available from school reception.