At Pioneer House we want our students to look smart when at school and feel proud to wear their uniform, being part of our school community. The governors, parents and staff together believe that wearing a school uniform enhances this feeling of belonging and also can prepare our students for the world of work, where uniform may be mandatory.
School uniform is compulsory and non-negotiable for students in KS3 and KS4.
All students in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 wear the school uniform when attending school, representing the school, or when participating in a school-organised event outside normal school hours. The aim is that students of Pioneer House will develop and feel a sense of community and belonging through the wearing of the school uniform and represent our school with pride.
Only our school jumpers and blazers showcase the school logo. All students will receive a complimentary jumper when they join us, and we have worked with the supplier to ensure the costs of jumpers are appropriately low. To support our families further, we also run ‘pre-loved’ events where uniforms can be purchased across the year, and we are always very grateful of donations of out-grown uniforms. Families at Pioneer House want to support each other.
KS3 Uniform
Teal school sweatshirt (crewneck or V-neck)
Teal school cardigan
Blazer – optional
Tie - optional
Black trousers / skirt / leggings
White school polo shirt
Head scarf (where appropriate)
Sensible dark shoes
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KS4 Uniform
Black school sweatshirt (crewneck)
Black school cardigan
Black ¼ zip school top
Black ¼ fleece zip school top
Black blazer (optional)
Tie - optional
Black trousers / skirt / leggings
White or Black polo school shirt
Head scarf (where appropriate)
Sensible dark shoes
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Pioneer College
Students attending Pioneer College are not expected to wear school uniform. However, as role models for the younger students in the school, students must dress in a manner appropriate to their position as senior members of the school community. Therefore, we expect students to dress casually, but smartly and it must be appropriate to the school environment. Extremes of hair style or colour, facial piercings or ear spacers, or extremes of makeup are not permitted.
Students are however expected to wear the appropriate uniform for work experience on or off site.
KS5 Uniform
Uniform is optional
Appropriate own clothes
For work placements: Black school sweatshirt or black polo shirt
Ordering
All orders can be made via the main school reception. Please ask for details
PE
It is essential that students have an appropriate PE kit in school on the days they are timetabled to be playing sport. PE is a curriculum subject and participation by all students is required. A key element of PE is changing into an appropriate PE kit.
PE Kit
Plain white t-shirt
Black shorts/bottoms or plain black non – labelled tracksuit
Pumps or dark coloured trainers.
Please ensure your child has the required PE kit available.
Calls will be made to parents/carers if uniform is not worn, and your child may not be able to participate in activities both off and on site as result of non-compliance.
Swimming
Swim Kit
Boys: swimming trunks or suitable all-in-one (no boardshorts or beachwear), a towel, and an appropriate bag
Girls: One-piece swimsuit (no bikinis or beachwear), a towel and an appropriate
All pupils with hair longer than shoulder length must also have a swimming cap.
Please ensure your child’s name is clearly marked in all pieces of school uniform, shoes, PE kits, swimming kits, towels, etc.
Additional expectations
Hair
No extreme hair styles are allowed. Hair must be of a natural colour.
Jewellery
Students may wear the following if they choose to:
- A wristwatch
- One pair of small, studded earrings in the lower ear (Hooped/dangly earrings must not be worn for health and safety reasons
Please note that the following items are not permitted under any circumstances (Students will be asked to remove them immediately and parents/carers will be informed):
- Make up
- False eyelashes
- Acrylic nails
- Facial, tongue/eyebrow piercings
Additional information
KS3/KS4
The following items are not allowed in school:
- Fashion footwear
- Hats or caps
- Trousers or jumpers with logo’s
- Hooded tops/sweat-tops/non-uniform colour cardigans.
External coats/jackets are not to be worn inside the school building.
Personal Belongings
- All items should be clearly marked with the owner's name.
- Valuable items should not be brought into school.
- Parents should note that the school cannot accept liability for loss or damage of personal property.
- Unfortunately, the school cannot take responsibility for mobile phones. All phones need to be switched off during the school day and must be handed immediately upon arrival to school. Phones are not permitted to be used during the day. Phones will be returned as your child is about to leave school. Independent travellers are encouraged to have a charged mobile for use each day.
