School Uniform

Uniform

The aim of having a uniform at CNS is to promote an inclusive, high-achieving ethos and a sense of pride in belonging to the school community. Our School Uniform Policy can be found on our policy page HERE.

Compulsory items for CNS school uniform

  • Branded or non-branded black school trousers, black pleated skirt that finishes on or no more than one hand width above the knee, or black tailored knee length shorts
  • Navy polo shirt* with embroidered house name and school logo
  • Navy blue V-neck jumper, cardigan* or hoodie with school badge/logo
  • Plain, black sensible shoes or boots – plain black leather trainers without coloured branding are permitted
  • Tights, if worn, are to be black, not leggings
  • Socks are to be plain and dark in colour
  • A bag to carry books and a pencil case with pen, pencil and ruler as a minimum
  • Cultural headwear should be plain blue or black in colour and no longer than shoulder length.

PE kit

  • CNS navy leggings and/or CNS PE Skort* -with school logo
  • CNS navy Shorts* – with school logo
  • CNS navy T-Shirt* – with school logo
  • CNS navy sweatshirt* – with school logo
  • Plain navy base layer (unbranded)
  • Plain navy tracksuit bottoms (unbranded)
  • Games socks – navy  
  • Trainers (not black soles) 
  • Studded boots for football/rugby (boys and girls) 

Shin Pads and Gum shields, whilst not compulsory, are strongly recommended.  

Items marked with a star (*) are only available from Stevensons and Birds of Dereham. 

Stevensons: 71 Ber St, Norwich, NR1 3AD. Tel 01603 622355.  Parents/carers can register to purchase online from Stevenson’s by following this link https://www.stevensons.co.uk/

Birds of Dereham: Unit D, 13 Yaxham Road, Dereham NR19 1HB. Tel 01362 692941.

https://www.birdsofdereham.com

Uniform items can also be purchased in supermarkets/stores selling plain black pleated skirts, school trousers and tailored shorts.

Any parents or carers who have difficulty in meeting the cost of a school uniform should contact their pastoral manager. Financial help may be available.

Banned items

  • Stretch mini skirts
  • Leggings
  • Tracksuit bottoms
  • False eyelashes 
  • Coloured or acrylic nails
  • Metal afro hair combs (plastic only please)

Outdoor Clothing

  • An outdoor coat is recommended.
  • Non-CNS hoodies are not considered to be outdoor wear and are not permitted to be worn.

Hair/Jewellery

  • Hair should be of an appropriate style for school, with no variations allowed for fashion trends. A natural colour is expected. Highlights are acceptable but no streaks of a non-natural colour.
  • Hair should not obstruct the face (taking into account the requirement to avoid discrimination in line with the Equality Act 2010)
  • Jewellery should be discreet and safe; large hoop earing are not permitted, but a single pair of studs is allowed. A single ring and bracelet are permissible. A single discreet nose stud is allowed. Jewellery of any kind is not allowed during PE lessons.
  • Make-up should be subtle. 
  • Fake eye lashes, coloured nail varnish and acrylic nails are not permitted, and students will be asked to remove them.

Rules

  • Students should come to and leave school in full uniform.
  • Outdoor hats and coats should not appear at all during lessons.
  • No white trainers are allowed as school shoes. 
  • Garments worn under polo shirts should not be visible at all. 

PE 

All students must arrive at every PE lesson with their PE kit.  Those students with an injury and/or a parental note are still expected to wear a CNS PE kit and participate in the lesson, even if only in a coaching or officiating capacity.

If a student arrives at their lesson without their kit, they will be expected to borrow a yellow CNS PE Department kit.

If students are injured, they can still be a part of the lesson as:

  • Referee
  • Coach
  • Choreographer
  • An observer
  • An organiser