We believe that uniform plays an important role in promoting equality and inclusion within our school.

It promotes a sense of belonging and pride among our students, but also reduces peer pressure, reinforces standards and allows students to focus on why they are here, to learn.

At CSS we understand the financial challenge that parents face when having to purchase uniform. To this end, we offer all new students a free pack of uniform at the start of their journey with CSS, which consists of three polos and one sweatshirt.

Compulsory uniform items

• Grey branded polo top.
• Black branded sweatshirt.
• Plain black trousers.
• Plain black knee-length pleated skirt.
• Plain black shoes or trainers (no logos unless purely black).

Students are able to wear their referring school skirt or trousers. 

PE kit uniform

• Plain black t-shirt (unbranded)
• Plain black tracksuit bottoms or leggings (unbranded)
• Plain black trainers (no logos unless purely black)

Plain black trousers and skirts can be purchased from most high street retailers and supermarkets.

Additional branded polos and sweatshirts can be purchased from CSS if you choose. A small stock of various sizes will be held at the school. If requested, these items can be added to your child’s ParentPay account for you to purchase.

• Grey branded polo tops cost £8.00 per item.
• Black branded sweatshirts cost £12.00 per item.

These items can also be purchased from Schoolwear Centre uniform shops.

Schoolwear Centres Basildon School Uniform Shop 203 Timberlog Lane Basildon Essex SS14 1PB   Telephone 01268 952 074   Mon-Fri: 9am–5pm Sat: 9.30am–5pm

Schoolwear Centres Westcliff School Uniform Shop 96 Hamlet Court Road Westcliff-on-Sea Essex SS0 7LP   Telephone 01702 330 300   Mon-Fri: 9am–5pm Sat: 10am–5pm

We recognise that many of our students have complex needs and we do make reasonable adjustments, please contact your child's tutor or classroom teacher to discuss them. 

If your child attends school dressed in the incorrect uniform, CSS will aim to provide the student with a spare polo or sweatshirt sourced from donated uniform. Please be aware that if students refuse to adhere to the uniform policy after we have reiterated our expectations, sanctions will be put in place.