SCHOOL UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
Details of the uniform and sportswear requirements for each phase of the School are published below. Please select the relevant phase of the school and follow the link to view the specific uniform items.
Pre-School Uniform Requirements Junior School Uniform Requirements Senior School Uniform RequirementsSCHOOL BLAZER supplier INFORMATION
SENIOR SCHOOL Appearance of Pupils
We consider the appearance of pupils to be of the highest importance. We believe our uniform and appearance guidelines offer a common sense approach and we ask parents to support us in upholding these guidelines. However, please note that, in all circumstances, it is the School that decides what constitutes reasonable standards.
Extremes of fashion are not allowed. Pupils must wear the correct uniform, with top buttons fastened, ties properly done up and shirts tucked in at all times.
Jewellery
One bracelet may be worn. Senior pupils may wear 2 pairs of symmetrical earrings (studs or small hoops) and one ring, provided they are not ostentatious. Any jewellery brought into school is at the owner’s risk. Jewellery worn as a result of body piercing, other than that listed above, is not permitted at any time. Jewellery must be removed for all sports lessons and fixtures.
Make-up
In Years 7 to 9, no make-up is to be worn by pupils. In Years 10 to 11, discreet mascara and foundation only are allowed: lipstick, eye shadow, blusher, nail varnish, eyeliner, etc., are not allowed. Nail extensions are not allowed on Health and Safety grounds.
Hair
Hair must be clean, tidy and neatly cut. Significantly dyed, streaked or highlighted hair is not allowed. Long hair must be tied back for safety reasons when requested. Hair bands, ribbons, etc., must be either black or dark green. Large flowers or bows should not be worn.
Tattoos
Visible tattoos are not acceptable.
Uniform Supplier
Schoolblazer
Uniform and sportswear are ordered online from Schoolblazer Ltd at:
When you log on to the Schoolblazer website, you will be asked to enter sizing details, gender and year group. This will ensure that you will only view clothing that is applicable to your son/daughter. The website is very straightforward and easy to use. It includes a ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ section and a help line.
New2You
The Friends of Silcoates Association (FOS) runs a second-hand uniform shop called New2You. Follow the link below to browse available items and place and order via the online store:
Should you have any questions about the New2You uniform store, please email FOS@silcoates.org.uk.
Safety in Sport
The PE Department always endeavours to ensure that your child’s participation in school sport is as safe as possible. Occasionally, of course, accidents do happen, but if correct preventative measures are taken, we hope that we will be able to keep sporting injuries to a minimum. This includes games lessons and sports practices as well as competitive matches.
For each sport, our policy is to follow the guidance from the relevant national governing body, as follows:
Rugby
The Rugby Football Union strongly recommends that players at school level wear a mouthguard. It also recommends that such mouthguards should be custom fitted. Mouthguards are compulsory for all school players involved in rugby activities above school level (County, Division and England Representative Squads). Other protective equipment that a player may also consider includes shoulder pads and headguards.
Cricket
The English Cricket Board states that players at school level should wear a helmet with a faceguard when batting against a hard ball. Wicketkeepers should also wear a helmet with a faceguard when standing up to the wickets. This is in addition to the other normal protective equipment worn when batting (pads, gloves and, for boys, an abdominal protector – i.e. a box). This protective equipment is provided by the School but pupils may wish to have their own.
Hockey
England Hockey recommends that all players wear a mouthguard and shinguards. Again, custom fitted mouthguards offer the best protection. A handguard is another piece of protective clothing that some players may wish to wear.
Football
The Football Association states that shinguards are compulsory.
The PE Department and Games staff always remind pupils before lessons, practices and matches to be adequately protected, especially with regard to mouthguards and shinguards. However, we must emphasise that the final responsibility must inevitably lie with the pupil to wear these items.
