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Uniform

UTCN insists on high standards of personal presentation. Our Uniform and Appearance Policy has been developed with our governing body of employers to prepare students for the world of work. All prospective students and their parents should ensure that they are able to adhere to the policy, as it is strictly enforced.

  • Official Supplier: Items marked Birds must be purchased from Birds of Dereham, our uniform supplier.

  • Support with Costs: Help with uniform and PPE costs is available. Please email accounts@utcncst.org for further information. Sixth form students may also apply for a 16–19 bursary in certain circumstances.

  • Requirements: All items are required unless otherwise stated.

This policy ensures that students maintain a professional appearance, ready for both learning and future employment.

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Uniform: Years 10 & 11

 

Classroom

  • Trousers: Plain black, tailored, regular fit (no denim, pocket zips or embellishments, no tight trousers, leggings, jeans or ¾ length trousers). Trousers are to be worn at the waist.

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  • Skirt: Plain pleated matte black, knee-length (no pencil or tube skirts)  This should be worn at the standard length (to the knee) and not taken up or rolled up. Optional UTCN branded skirts are available (Birds of Dereham).

  • Socks: Plain black ankle, no logos, no fluffy socks.

  • Tights: Plain black opaque 50 denier.

  • Shirt: Plain white shirt with collar. The shirt must be tucked in and with the top button fastened.

  • Jumper (optional): Branded graphite V-neck jumper with UTCN logo. (Birds of Dereham) No other jumpers are permitted

  • Blazer: Branded graphite blazer with UTCN logo on jacket pocket. Fitted blazer are available (Birds of Dereham)

  • Shoes: Plain black leather school shoes, providing adequate protection and support (no casuals, fabric, canvas, trainers, sandals, sling backs, pumps, high heels, boots, coloured laces, coloured stitching, logos).

  • Tie: UTCN tie for appropriate year group. Worn to the waist. (Birds of Dereham) Spare ties are available from UTCN.

  • Belts: Plain black, plain buckle (no oversized buckles). Must be worn if trousers are loose.

  • Hijab, abaya, prayer cap, turban, patka: Plain matt black. (No durags).

  • T-shirts and Vests: Only plain, white T-shirts or vests may be worn under school shirt

 

Workshop

 

A class set of black dustcoats with the UTCN logo will be provided at school for every practical lesson.

 

  • Black Chukka safety boots: Must include steel toe protection and mid-sole penetration protection. (V&J or must be marked S1P or SBP compliant) available from Birds of Dereham or other suppliers who meet the specific requirements.

 

PE

Logos/slogans/accessories/decorations are not permitted on any item of PE clothing, apart from the UTCN logo.

 

Required items

  • Polo shirt: Purple with UTCN logo (Birds of Dereham).

  • Shorts: Black, loose fitting, suitable length e.g. football/hockey style shorts.

  • Sports jogging bottoms: Plain black 

  • Socks: Plain white sports socks (for all lessons other than football).

  • Plain black football socks

  • Shin pads.

  • Trainers: Suitable for taking part in indoor and outdoor sport (no pump or canvas-style shoes).

  • Plain black sweatshirt without hood or optional UTCN branded zip mid layer is available (Birds of Dereham).


 

Optional items

  • Football boots: Are required for fixtures.

 

Long hair must be tied up neatly and securely and all jewellery must be removed for all PE lessons.

 

Outside

  • Coat: Suitable smart coat.

  • Scarves: Only in cold weather.

  • Hats: Plain woollen hat, only in cold weather (no bobbles, visors)


 

Uniform: Years 12 & 13

 

Classroom

Sixth Form students have a dress code, rather than a uniform and are expected to wear smart business dress suitable for a corporate office environment, for example:

 

  • Two or three-piece suit or dress/skirt with plain tights.

  • Trousers: Plain, tailored, regular fit (no denim, pocket zips or embellishments, no tight trousers, leggings, jeans or ¾ length trousers).

  • Shoes: Formal plain leather shoes without a logo (the shoe style should be closed toe, with a flat or low solid heel).

  • Socks: Dark coloured.

  • Shirt or blouse: Any colour or pattern suitable for a business environment. They must be tucked in and with the top button fastened.

  • Tie: Suitable for a business environment (in line with standard business dress, girls do not need to wear a tie).

  • Jumpers: Smart, plain jumper (no hoodies or large logos). 

  • School lanyard worn around the neck at all times (students will be required to purchase a new lanyard should they lose it)

 

Workshop (for Engineering students)


 

  • Black Chukka safety boots: Must include steel toe protection and mid-sole penetration protection. (V&J or must be marked S1P or SBP compliant) available from Birds of Dereham or other suppliers who meet the specific requirements.

  •  Black dustcoat: Includes UTCN logo. (Birds of Dereham) 

 

Outside

  • Coat: Suitable smart coat.

  • Scarves: Only in cold weather.

  • Hats: Plain black woollen hat, only in cold weather (no bobbles, visors)

 

PE

PE is optional for students in Year 12 & 13, and participants may choose their own sportswear, as long as it is appropriate, practical and does not cause offence.

 

Jewellery, Decoration and other items

 

  • A single necklace or bracelet for religious reasons. These must be worn out of view. The student may be required to remove them in some subjects for Health and Safety reasons.

  • Hair fasteners: Plain black, navy or plain white. No beads or other jeweled items to be worn in the hair.

  • Earrings: Small plain studs in the lower earlobe (under 5mm in diameter), matching pair or single.

  • Make-up: To be modest and discreet (no lipstick or false eyelashes).

  • No nail varnish or acrylic nails.

  • No body jewellery (including nose piercings), tattoos, visible undergarments.

  • Badges: Are not to be worn (except official UTCN badges e.g. merit badges).

  • Hair: Natural hair colours only. No hair dyes and coloured hair extensions. Hair must not be cut shorter than Grade 2 and must not have patterns or shapes cut into it. For health & safety reasons, in some lessons, long hair must be tied back.

  • Facial Hair: Students are allowed facial hair as long as it is in keeping with the fundamental principle of smart business appearance.

Any hairstyle or dress which, in the view of the Head teacher is deemed unacceptable, will not be allowed.

 

FAQs

 

What should I do if there is a problem with my child’s uniform?

Give your child a signed and dated note to show to a member of the pastoral team before 8:45 am or email the Head of Learning before 8:30am. Your child will be given a uniform pass and may be issued temporary uniform items. All problems should be rectified within 24 hours.

 

What should I do if there is a problem with my child’s PE kit?

Please email PE@utcncst.org before 8.45 on the day your child has PE.  All problems should be rectified within 24 hours.

 

What will happen if my child is in the wrong uniform?

Your child will be sanctioned. Non-uniform items will be confiscated and may be collected at the end of the school day. Prohibited items will be confiscated and will only be returned to parents/carers. Non-uniform items will be replaced with temporary uniform items as required. For missing items, depending on the situation, students will be sent home to collect them or parents will be required to bring them to school.

 

Can my child wear religious dress?

Yes, the following items may be worn: Hijab, abaya, prayer cap, turban, patka: plain matt black.

 

How can I help my child not to lose any items of their uniform?

 

You should write your child’s name clearly in black permanent pen on every item of their uniform, including their PE kit. Lost items will be taken to reception and kept for two weeks. Unnamed items will be given to charity.

 

Can my child wear jewellery?

The wearing of jewellery is limited to the following items:

  • A single necklace or bracelet for religious reasons.

  • Earrings: Small plain studs, matching pair or single.

 

What happens in hot weather with blazers?

All students will be expected to wear their blazers to and from school. Classroom teachers will decide whether students can remove their blazers inside the classroom. 

 

EQUIPMENT LIST

 

The school believes that learning in class follows from all students being fully equipped. Therefore, students’ equipment is checked regularly by teachers with sanctions applied according to the Behaviour Policy.

 

  1. Clear pencil case.

  2. 2 black pens.

  3. Green pen.

  4. 2 pencils.

  5. Sharpener.

  6. 30cm ruler.

  7. Eraser.

  8. Highlighter.

  9. Protractor.

  10. Compass.

  11. Scientific calculator.

  12. Reading book.

  13. Suitable bag for carrying school equipment.

  14. Timetable