School Uniform

School uniform

Purple V-neck sweatshirt (preferably with school logo) or purple cardigan (preferably with school logo)
White polo shirt or white buttoned shirt
Grey trousers or Grey skirt which is no shorter than knee length
Only simple, plain hair bands, clips, scrunchies or alice bands (black, navy blue, purple or grey in colour only).
Grey tights or grey leggings may only be worn with a grey skirt.
White, Grey or black socks.
Smart black shoes with black laces or black velcro and a black soles. These must not have logos on. High-heels are not permitted. Girls may wear plain black boots which cover the ankle in the winter. They must have a flat heel.
Muslim girls may wear a plain black, navy blue or purple hijab.

Optional summer uniform:

PE uniform should be worn into school on the day that your pupil has PE.

Plain white t-shirt – only school logo is acceptable although plain white t-shirt is cheaper
Plain Black or navy blue shorts or track suit bottoms – no visible logos, writing or coloured stripes. Cycling shorts are not appropriate.
White, blue or black trainers or plimsolls (no astroturfs)
White sport socks
Only the school jumper is permitted to be worn over the PE kit.
No jewellery including earrings and watches
On sports' day your child may be required to wear a plain coloured t-shirt, representing the colour of their house.

Children are permitted to have a single piercing in the earlobe of each ear. They are only allowed to wear plain gold or silver coloured stud. These must not be worn on any days which have PE lessons.
No other jewellery is permitted including necklaces, bracelets and rings.
Analogue and digital watches may be worn. Smart watches, fitbits and watches with calculators or cameras are not permitted.

Patterns or logos must not be shaved into hair.
Hair must not be coloured or dyed.
Only simple, plain hair bands, clips, scrunchies or alice bands (black, navy blue, purple or grey in colour only).
Make-up and nail polish is not permitted.
Stick on tattoos are not permitted

If there is any reason why a child cannot wear our uniform or requires special consideration (eg health or religious grounds) then the school’s leadership team will carefully consider any such request from a parent or carer. Please write to the office at info@tyndalecommunityschool.co.uk
Any other additional religious clothing or jewellery must be approved by the principal. It must be a religious requirement rather than a preference.

Children will wear the school uniform each day, with the appropriate footwear.
Most of the items can be purchased from our suppliers website: https://www.mapac.com/education/parents/uniform/tyndalecommunityschool
Tyndale Community School also sells cheaper second hand uniform
If a child does not wear the correct uniform, a written reminder of our expectations will be communicated to the parents/carers. If this continues to be the case, there will be a phone call reminder from the class teacher. After these two steps are exhausted, a meeting will be arranged with a senior leader.
If a child arrives at school wearing inappropriate clothing which causes concern (eg unsuitable for the weather, too revealing, offensive/unsuitable slogans, etc) then the school will provide uniform for the child to wear for the day.
PE kit may be worn into school on the allocated day of their PE lesson.
Parents are asked to clearly label every item of school clothing with their child’s name.
Parents and pupils are responsible for maintaining and remembering school uniform. The school is not held liable for any missing uniform.
There are baskets for lost property located community lounge.