Uniform

Uniform

It is our aim that students should develop a sense of pride in their work, behaviour and dress. Therefore, a high standard of personal appearance is expected of all students:

• All students are expected to come to school wearing the correct uniform at all times.
• Unless specified, uniform must also be worn for educational visits, regardless of the time of day. Students are also expected to wear uniform when returning to school for evening events, such as curriculum information evenings, options evenings, etc.
• Students who come to school inappropriately dressed will be dealt with according to the school’s Uniform and Behaviour for Learning policies as set by the Governing Body.
• The school’s uniform policy and a uniform list are issued to all new students, and both are published in full for reference on our website.
• An option to buy 'Pre-Loved' uniform is available. Further details can be found here.

School Uniform (Years 7-11)

Games and PE Kit

Additional items required

* Obtained only from Pope and Smith (Chelmsford) Limited, School Uniform Suppliers, 207-208 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford (telephone 01245 262481). Please note we are changing uniform supplier to Schoolwear Plus on 1st July 2023. If Pope and Smith are out of any items, please contact Schoolwear Plus or consider using our pre-loved uniform shop as many items can be purchased from here: Great Baddow High School Pre-Loved Uniform Shop.

We advise parents to purchase shin pads and mouth guards for both boys and girls. For safety reasons students who do not wear shin pads will not be able to take part in certain activities. During winter months long sleeved thermal tops can be worn in either plain black or white, appropriate to the activity.

PE kit should be stored in lockers except when needed. If taken to other lessons, it is the student’s responsibility to look after it. All items should be clearly marked with the student’s name and tutor group.

All students carry a Responsibilities and Expectations Card.  If the uniform or PE kit is incorrect, a member of staff will mark the card. Six marks for any reason or a missing card will result in an after school detention.

** ALL ITEMS SHOULD BE MARKED WITH THE STUDENT’S NAME AND TUTOR GROUP **

Footwear

We are grateful to parents for supporting the school in its efforts to ensure that uniform is of a high standard.

We appreciate that footwear can be an issue, particularly in bad weather. We would recommend that in wet or extremely cold weather students wear suitable footwear and change into their school shoes immediately on arrival.
Their outdoor shoes can then be stored in their lockers until the end of the day.

Science/Design and Technology/Food Technology Kit

Aprons and goggles must be worn and are provided by the school.

Sixth Form Dress Code

Sixth Form students should dress appropriately for a public workplace, bearing in mind they are studying within the context of an 11-18 school environment. The dress code is ‘smart casual’ and the minimum standards expected are no ripped/torn jeans; no low cut/revealing tops; no beachwear/flip flops; no shorts or mini-skirts; no undergarments showing; no offensive logos/slogans. Jewellery should be kept to a minimum and with no piercings in the top of the ear, nose, lip or anywhere else.  Hair colour should be ‘natural.’ No excessive make up.

Sixth Form Dress Code Guidelines for September 2021:

We adopt a policy of a smart – non uniform dress code. Students are expected to be proud of their appearance and ensure that they remain a role model to students lower down in the school. 

• Students can wear smart trousers, smart jeans (no rips/frays) or skirts (no mini-skirts). Leggings are not permitted as part of the uniform. Students can wear smart, tailored knee length shorts. 
• Students can wear smart shirts/blouses, polo shirts and jumpers. Round necked t-shirt and tight-fitting vest tops are not allowed. Tops should not be revealing. 
• Hoodies and tracksuit bottoms are not allowed. 
• Footwear needs to be appropriate for a school environment and therefore flip-flops are not permitted. 
• Facial piercings are not permitted and only ear piercing is acceptable. 

Please note that if you are not wearing appropriate attire, you will be sent home to change. 

Other Equipment

Students must always have three pens (two black/blue and one green) and a pencil.  Students are also required to have a scientific calculator - for example a Casio fx-83GT PLUS or Casio fx-85GT PLUS. 

For the majority of lessons, the following equipment is required: coloured pencils, ruler, pencil sharpener, eraser, glue stick, pocket sized English dictionary.

Quiet reading is encouraged at various times – students must always have a reading book. 

One tutor period a week is dedicated to an active reading or literacy based task - ‘Basics with Excellence’ / ‘Reading with Purpose' sessions.