Student Uniform

Thomas BENNETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOOL UNIFORM CODE

Full school uniform and PE kit is compulsory for all students in Years 7 to 11 inclusive.

TBCC blazer (compulsory)
Plain white shirt (with TBCC logo or no logo). Shirt must be worn tucked in, (with top button done up)
TBCC tie with stripe in house colour. Tie must be worn at all times, including during break and lunch
Black trousers (Plain black, formal, tailored school trousers with pockets) or TBCC school skirt.

Black shoes. No logo or colour.
Plain tights or socks (black/navy/natural)
A hijab, if worn, must be black or navy
TBCC V-neck jumper (optional). We recommend that students have a TBCC V-neck jumper to wear under the blazer in colder weather as no other non-uniform tops are permitted.
Students wishing to wear a skirt must only wear the TBCC school skirt available from Sussex Uniforms. Skirts MUST be worn at knee length or just above.
Maximum of one stud earring in each ear.

The following are not permitted:

NO coloured or patterned t-shirts or tops visible underneath school shirts.
NO cardigans/jumpers/non-school tops/hooded tops/sweatshirts.
NO PE team tops to be worn other than for PE activities.
NO shorts (except PE) /cropped trousers/jogging bottoms/jeans/cargo/’skinny’ trousers/jeggings or leggings.
NO /flip flops/Ugg-style boots/other boots, including ankle boots.
NO coloured or decorated socks or tights.
NO brightly coloured headscarves or large/brightly coloured hair accessories.
NO hats, gloves, or scarves worn inside the school buildings.
NO necklaces, facial piercings, multiple/large earrings, bracelets/bangles or decorative belts.
NO extreme or unnatural hair colours or extreme hair styles (this includes dip dyed hair of any colour)
NO heavy makeup. Natural/ discrete colours only. NO false nails (including acrylics or gels) or nail extensions . NO false eyelashes

PE Kit - students should wear:

TBCC PE polo shirt (compulsory)
Plain navy blue shorts (compulsory)
Blue TBCC sports socks (compulsory)
TBCC rugby shirt (Boys) (optional)
TBCC fleece (unisex) (optional)
Trainers (compulsory)
Swimwear required for swim lessons for Year 7 at K2 (one piece costume for girls/Swim shorts for boys)

Please note:

In the first instance, prohibited items brought in to school will be confiscated.
Staff will not give warnings/chances before confiscation.
Some items may be held until they can be returned to parents.
If any uniform items are provided by the school, students must wear them.
Persistent offenders will be withdrawn from lessons/sent home and parents will attend a meeting to discuss the student’s failure to follow school rules.
Students repeatedly refusing to follow school rules may be excluded.

Full school uniform and PE kit is compulsory for all students in Years 7 to 11 inclusive.

Uniform can be purchased from Sussex Uniforms: https://www.sussexuniforms.co.uk/collections/thomas-bennett
Parents can order on-line and arrange home delivery or visit the Sussex Uniforms shop in Haywards Heath.

The address is:
Bridge Road Business Park, Unit 1 and 2, Bridge Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1TX
Telephone Number: 01444 227066

If you have any queries about the uniform, please do not hesitate to contact the school.