Uniform and equipment
Uniform policy
Sir John Hunt CSC requires students to wear school uniform. We believe that a school uniform provides a sense of belonging and identity whilst setting an appropriate tone for an education setting.
Details of our school uniform requirements can be found in detail below.
In developing our school uniform we have carefully considered what is required practically for classroom lessons or for sport, safeguarding and health and safety considerations, and our obligations under the Equality Act 2010, and we have taken account of the wishes of parents and pupils.
We have also considered the cost implications for families and different groups of pupils and sought the best value – we have minimised the number of branded items and avoided single supplier contracts so that parents have a choice of where they can shop, and we will avoid frequent uniform changes so that clothes can be passed on. We also offer school swap shop /second-hand uniform to ensure that families have low-cost options.
If you have any questions about our uniform, or are struggling through financial hardship, please contact us on 01752 201010 or email your child’s Pastoral Leader/Inclusion Lead.
Complaints about our school uniform should be dealt with under the school complaints policy which can be found on our website.
College uniform
In partnership with students and parents, we maintain an extremely high standard of dress. We ask that parents ensure that their children are always smart and tidy in appearance and adhere to the guidelines below.
We recommend that in cases where parents are unsure about any item of uniform, reference is made to the details and images below which illustrate acceptable and unacceptable uniform styles. In cases where parents are still unsure, we recommend that they contact the college before making purchases. The college reserves the right to have the final say on whether an item of uniform is acceptable or not. In all cases, we recommend that the uniform is clearly marked with the student's name.
✓ Natural Hair Styles/Colour. Please note that extremes of fashion or unusual hairstyles are not permitted. Hair should be of a natural colour.
✓ No Make-Up. Preferably no make-up, but subtle use of make-up is acceptable.
✓ Plain black straight leg trousers which are not tight around the ankles: no jeans, leggings, fashion styles, skinny, fitted or baggy styles to be worn. Trousers with visible metallic zips or buttons are unsuitable and tight-fitting trousers are inappropriate for school. Trousers to be worn with plain black crew-length socks.
Or:
✓ College-approved knee-length pleated skirt worn to the knee with black tights or plain white high ankle socks.
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- A plain black belt with a subtle plain metallic buckle may be worn.
- The appropriate House tie: to be worn tight around the collar at all times. In the unusual event of a student changing house, a new tie must be purchased by the parent/carer. The college will only provide a new tie if that change has been dictated by the college.
- Plain white long-sleeved shirt or blouse, with a stiff collar and a top button, to be worn tucked into the trousers or skirt. Polo/casual shirts are not acceptable, (short sleeves may be worn in warmer weather).
- Sir John Hunt Community Sports College jumper: black with embroidered logo (to be worn at all times unless directed otherwise by teaching staff).
- Plain black shoes: low or no heel only: no striped/different coloured or transparent soles or logos permitted. No extreme styles, open toes or open backs. No trainers.
PE kit
As a college, we feel it is imperative that your child participates, in the appropriate kit, as fully as possible in practical lessons. Please ensure your son/daughter brings the correct kit for their PE lessons. Students without kit will be loaned a clean kit to wear. Refusal to wear appropriate kit or remove all items of jewellery will result in sanctions.
No jewellery can be worn for PE lessons at any time (including clear plastic retainers)
Compulsory PE kit for 2025/26:
- Plain black shorts
- College blue PE shirt with college logo
- Black football socks
- White sports socks
- Trainers
- Football boots
- Shin pads
- Some students will also require gum shields. If this is the case, we will inform you separately.
All students' optional extras:
- College black training top with College Logo
- Plain black tracksuit bottoms with no large logos, piping or stripes
All kit is available for purchase through Proserve. Please see the link at the bottom of this page.
Please note that leggings, hot pants/tight shorts/cycling shorts are not appropriate for PE lessons.
Equipment
Being fully equipped for the day is essential. Please ensure that you have the following as a minimum each day to allow for the best start to your learning:
- School bag large enough to carry everything you need for the day
- College organiser
- Clear Pencil Case containing:
✓ 3 x Blue or Black pens
✓ 1 x Pencil
✓ 2 x Green Pens
✓ Rubber
✓ Ruler
It is beneficial for students to have additional equipment in a separate pencil case, such as a range of coloured pencils and pens, highlighter, protractor and glue stick.
If you are going to buy and bring a calculator it should be the Casio fx-85GT-CW.
This should be marked clearly with your name.
It is not appropriate for students to bring:
✗ Scissors
✗ Correction fluid (such as Tipp-Ex)
✗ A pair of compasses
Persistent failure to have all the correct equipment will result in sanctions.
Jewellery
- One plain ring is acceptable. One pair of plain round metallic stud earrings, no wider than 5mm, are acceptable in the ear lobes. No other jewellery is allowed. To support students who have multiple piercings, we will allow a transparent plastic piercing retainer to be worn if required. If piercings are worn, these must be removed for some practical subjects, including PE. Bracelets, anklets, necklaces and hooped piercings are not allowed.
- A coat/jacket may be worn over a college jumper when not in lessons. No hoodies or non-uniform jumpers.
- Headscarves, hats and bandannas are not part of the college uniform and must not be worn.
If students are not in the correct uniform, then they may be taken out of their normal lessons to learn away from other students. Please refer to the images on our website for further information.
Health and safety
Schools have a duty of care to ensure students are able to participate actively without unnecessarily endangering themselves or those working around them. The Association for Physical Education (afPE) strongly recommends the practice of removing all personal effects at the commencement of every lesson to establish a safe working environment. This applies to all ear and body piercings, including retainer and expander earrings, as well as all other jewellery, including watches. Therefore, at Sir John Hunt, all of these items must be removed prior to the start of the PE lesson.
Long hair worn by both staff and students should be tied back securely.
Nails for staff and students need to be short to prevent injury to self and others. (You should not be able to see the nails over the top of the finger when looking at your hands from the palm side. For this reason, the policy at Sir John Hunt is that acrylic, shellac, gel and all other types of false nails are not suitable.)
Illness or injury policy
When not able to take part physically due to illness or injury, students are expected to bring a note from a parent/carer and change into PE kit so they can still be part of the lesson as a coach or assistant. This will also protect their uniform if we are having outdoor PE lessons at that time.
Where to purchase our uniform
House ties can only be bought from the college. Other items of uniform can be purchased through the Schoolwear Shop, Mayflower Street (Tel: 01752 252025).
PE kit must be ordered from Proserve either via the telephone 01395 222975, their website info@proservegroup.com or by post Unit 3, Dinan Way Trading Estate, Exmouth, EX8 4RS (order forms available from the college).