Appearance & Dress Code

Our uniform policy helps to:

• Create a sense of belonging and school pride.
• Promote equality by reducing pressure to wear expensive fashion brands.
• Encourage a professional and focused attitude towards learning.
• Help students identify as members of the Flint High School community.
• Maintain high standards and a positive reputation for our school.

We are proud of the way our students represent Flint High School both within the school and in the wider community.

Students are expected to wear the following uniform every day:

Main School Uniform

• Flint High School badged blazer (to be worn throughout the school day)
• Plain white shirt, tucked in at all times
• Flint High School clip-on tie
• Plain black tailored trousers or plain black pleated knee-length skirt
• Plain black socks or black opaque tights
• Plain black leather school shoes that can be polished

Optional Items

• Flint High School badged jumper
• Flint High School sleeveless jumper

Summer Term

During the summer term, tailored black shorts may be worn.

Footwear Expectations

Students must wear plain black leather school shoes.

The following are not permitted:

• Trainers
• Pumps
• Canvas or fabric shoes
• Boots
• Creepers

If you are unsure whether a particular item meets the dress code requirements, please contact the school before purchasing.

Students should bring the correct PE kit for all PE lessons.

Required PE Clothing

Top

• School PE short-sleeved top with logo
• Burgundy quarter-zip top or jumper

Bottoms

• Black PE shorts
• Black running leggings
• Black joggers may be worn during colder weather

Footwear

• Suitable sports trainers with appropriate ankle support
• Studded boots

Not Permitted

• Non-sports clothing
• Converse or pump-style footwear
• Brightly coloured clothing

Having the correct PE kit helps students participate safely and confidently in lessons.

We ask students to maintain an appearance that is appropriate for a school environment.

Jewellery

Students may wear:

• One wristwatch
• One pair of plain stud earrings

Other jewellery, including rings, bracelets, necklaces and additional piercings, should not be worn.

Make-up and Beauty Accessories

The following are not permitted:

• Coloured nail varnish
• False nails
• False eyelashes
• Fake tan
• Lip gloss or excessive make-up

Hair

We encourage hairstyles that are neat, practical and suitable for school.

Please note:

• Hair should be a natural colour.
• Extreme hairstyles are not permitted.
• Shaved patterns, tramlines and shaved eyebrows are not allowed.
• The minimum hair length is a Number 2 cut.
• Hair accessories should be plain and discreet.
• Long hair must be tied back during practical subjects for health and safety reasons.

Head coverings worn for religious or medical reasons are fully supported.

The following items should not be worn during the school day:

• Hoodies
• Cardigans
• Non-school jumpers
• Pinafores

Coats, hats, scarves and gloves should be removed before entering the school building.

Students should also follow the school's mobile phone policy. Phones, earphones and AirPods must remain switched off and out of sight throughout the school day.

Families who are eligible may be able to access support through the Welsh Government's School Essentials Grant.

The grant can help with the cost of school clothing, footwear and equipment. Eligible Year 7 learners may receive additional support.

Further information about eligibility and applications can be obtained through Flintshire County Council and the School Essentials Grant scheme.

Flint High School uniform is available from our approved supplier:

Monkhouse Schoolwear Specialist (Mold) 

14-16 New Street
Mold
Flintshire
CH7 1NZ

Telephone: 01352 756636

Email address: mold@monkhouse.com

Website: https://www.monkhouse.com/our-stores-mold

Purchasing uniform through our approved supplier helps ensure all items meet the school's requirements.