School Uniform

At The Emmbrook School, we believe that a shared uniform helps to create a sense of belonging, pride, and community for all students. An inclusive uniform supports equality by reducing visible differences between pupils and helping everyone feel part of our school community. It also promotes high standards, readiness for learning, and a positive school identity. We rely very much on the co-operation of pupils and parents/carers in helping us to set and maintain these high standards of dress and appearance. These protocols have been developed to be fair, inclusive, and practical, and are aligned with the latest Department for Education (DfE) guidance on school uniform, including expectations relating to equality, affordability, and student wellbeing.

Uniform Requirements:

• Emmbrook School jumper & tie are compulsory items (purchased from Earth Uniform).
• School blazers are no longer part of the uniform (starting with Year 7 in 2026).
• Plain white school shirt (top button must be done up and shirts tucked in).
• Plain black school trousers or plain black tailored school shorts or a plain black loose-fitting, pleated skirt of appropriate length.
• All black shoes must be worn (boots, sandals, Crocs, etc. are not permitted).
• No extreme or unnatural cuts or colours of hair.
• No extreme make-up/false nails/eyelashes/piercings.
• No jeans/denim/tight-fitting skirts or leggings.
• No hoodies or non-school jumpers.
• No additional accessories, e.g. fluffy socks, sunglasses, necklaces.

Our compulsory items of uniform are available from Earth Uniform using the following link: https://www.earthuniform.com/collections/the-emmbrook-school or scan this QR code:

 

 

 

 

Compulsory PE kit:

• One of the sports tops from the list below, as well as shorts, leggings or track pants.
• Emmbrook T-shirt (thermal can be worn underneath)
• Emmbrook ¼ zip fleece
• Emmbrook track pants
• Emmbrook shorts
• Emmbrook sports leggings

All piercings will need to be removed or taped over during PE lessons.

Other acceptable items

•  Plain navy jumper (to be worn over a T-shirt)
•  Black thermal top (to be worn under a T-shirt)

The Halo Code

Our school champions the right of staff and students to embrace all Afro-hairstyles. We acknowledge that Afro-textured hair is an important part of our Black staff and students’ racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious identities, and requires specific styling for hair health and maintenance. We welcome Afro-textured hair worn in all styles including, but not limited to, afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through the application of heat or chemicals, weaves, wigs, headscarves, wraps and durags. We also welcome religious hair coverings including, but not limited to, headscarves. We encourage all headscarves, wraps, durags and hair coverings to be in blue and black. At this school, we recognise and celebrate our staff and students’ identities. We are a community built on an ethos of equality and respect where hair texture, style or religious belief have no bearing on anyone's ability to succeed.

Support with Uniform Costs

For those who may find it difficult to purchase the full school uniform, please see the First Days Charity website - https://www.firstdays.net/