Uniform
Brookfield require all students to wear a uniform at school, it plays a key role in the ethos of the school, provides a sense of belonging and identity and sets an appropriate tone for education. In addition to clothing the school maintains high expectations for standards of appearance that parents should also ensure they are aware of, and support the school with students adherence to these expectations.
The school do not wish to place an unreasonable burden on parents when sourcing uniform and have placed a high priority on ensuring that the cost of Brookfield Uniform is within a reasonable range. Uniform can be purchased from the following supplier:
Skoolkit Skoolkit (10% discount week 1-6 July 2024, Price List, Helpful Tips for purchasing during summer holidays)
Myclothing My Clothing
Kitlocker Brookfield Community School (kitlocker.com)
Uniformd (providing high-quality second-hand uniform) Uniformd
Generic uniform such as trousers and PE kit can be purchased from any supplier, but it must fall in line with the uniform policy outlined below.
We always try and ensure any lost uniform is reunited with its owner and request that parents clearly label all items to facilitate this.
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UNIFORM Students who wear items which are not part of the uniform may be removed from lessons and / or social times. Items may also be confiscated by a member of staff and parents may be required to collect these item(s) from school. |
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Trousers |
Plain navy blue |
Must be tailored (should have a button and zip fastening) Not tight-fitting trousers, leggings, chinos or jeans |
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Skirts |
Navy checked |
If you wish your child to wear a skirt they can only be purchased at Skoolkit or Uniformd. |
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Shorts |
Plain navy blue |
Must be tailored and without any large logo and must have a button and zip fastening. The length must be respectable, being between mid- thigh and knee. No cycle shorts or tight fittings shorts are allowed. |
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Polo shirts |
Navy blue with school & house colour logo |
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Navy-V neck sweatshirt |
Navy blue with school & house colour logo |
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Tights |
Plain navy or black |
Pattern and leggings are not acceptable |
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Socks |
Plain navy or black ankle socks |
Not to be worn over tights or trousers |
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Footwear |
Plain polishable black footwear |
NOT trainers, boots or canvas shoes Visible airbags in footwear are NOT acceptable Must be plain with no large logos or branding |
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Coats |
Plain without large badges or logos |
Should ideally be water-proof Should NOT be a hoody or non-school jumper
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PE KIT Students who are unable to participate in PE must still wear PE kit for lessons, unless changing isn’t possible or will aggravate the injury further. Students not participating may wear their school waterproof coat. A note must be provided from home on the day of the lesson. Aerosol deodorants must NOT be used in the PE changing rooms for safety reasons. |
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PE Top |
Plain navy blue with or without logo |
Available from KItlocker or check on Uniformd Old ‘White’ polo shirts are permitted during this transitional year (2023/24) |
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PE Bottoms |
Plain black or navy shorts Plain black or navy leggings with or without logo Plain black or navy jogging bottoms |
Available from KItlocker or check on Uniformd |
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Trainers |
3G footwear policy must be adhered to |
These should not be the shoes worn in the school day |
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PE Jumper (Optional) |
Plain back or navy, with or without logo |
A sports top with logo can be purchased from KITlocker or check on Uniformed No hoodies, school jumpers and coats are permitted in PE lessons |
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Football / Rugby boots (Optional) |
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Shin pads, gum shield, (Optional) |
We also recommend spare socks and bag for dirty and muddy kit |
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Jewellery
No Jewellery is permitted other than one small stud earning in each ear, a wristwatch and / or medical alert bracelet. No other additional body piercings or jewellery are allowed, this included retainers. Failure to adhere to meet these expectations regarding jewellery may result in sanctions being applied, in line with our Behaviour Policy. Such sanctions may include, but are not limited to, items being confiscated, students being removed from lessons and students being suspended.
Make Up
No make-up is allowed in years 7-8. In years 9 – 11, make-up must be discreet, unobtrusive, and natural in appearance. Heavy application of eyeliner, mascara and foundation is not permitted and will need to be removed. Nails must be natural in colour. False eyelashes and acrylic nails are not permitted, and students will be given 24 hours to remove them.Students who wear items which are not part of the uniform will have them confiscated by a House Leader or Pastoral Support Officer. Parents will then be asked to collect the item(s) from School.
