Thomas Telford School
School Uniform
We are grateful for your continued support in maintaining high standards of dress within the School.
General Guidelines
All items of clothing must be clearly marked with the student’s name
School Skirts and Trousers
No variation of the skirt or trouser styles is acceptable.
Shirts and Ties
Please counsel your child that ties must be done up and shirts tucked. They must also ensure that they are wearing their badges.
Cropped Tops, Hooded Sweatshirts, Denim Jackets and Baseball Caps
Students are not allowed to wear cropped tops, hooded sweatshirts, any denim clothing or baseball caps.
Swimming Cap
We strongly advise students to wear swimming caps. They can be purchased from the Swimming Pool Manager for £3.
Footwear
Boots or shoes with a deep tread are not allowed. Sensible black shoes with no logo or reflective decoration are permitted. Heels should be no higher than five centimetres and must not be stiletto or kitten type. Pumps are not allowed.
Extreme Hairstyles
Brightly coloured hair dyes, totally shaved or decorated scalps, eyebrow shavings etc are unacceptable for School. Hair accessories must be sensible and either black or burgundy.
Jewellery
Key Stage 3 & 4
Earrings, nose studs, body piercings and related jewellery are not allowed. The only jewellery permitted for students in Years 7 to 11 is one small pair of plain metal studs in the ear lobe. Rings, bracelets and necklaces are not to be worn in School for Health and Safety reasons.
Sixth Form
Nose studs, body piercings and related jewellery are not allowed. However, Sixth Form students may wear jewellery that conforms to Health and Safety regulations.
Make Up and Nail Enhancements
No make up is to be worn in Key Stage 3 and light make up only in Key Stage 4. Coloured nail varnish, acrylic and gel nails are not suitable for school.
Uniform Shop
The Official School Outfitter is now Baker and Son Schoolwear and the full school dress requirements can be purchased from them:
Baker and Son Schoolwear
29 New Street
Wellington
Telford
TF1 1LU
www.bakerandsonschoolwear.co.uk