School Uniform

We try to keep our approach to uniform as simple as possible and ensure that the costs are realistic. Good quality second hand uniform items can also be purchased at different points during the school year from the Parent Teacher Association (PTA).

Information regarding uniform is listed below. Children wear their PE kit to school on PE days.

School T.shirts, sweatshirts and cardigans can be ordered from www.stitchdesign.co.uk .

Nursery	We have a simplistic approach to uniform in Nursery so that the children can be independent as they access the indoor and outdoor environment, and use the toilet. The nursery uniform is: Earrings: simple studs only No necklaces and bracelets All clothing needs to be labelled Plain blue, black or grey leggings, jogging bottoms, elasticated trousers or shorts. Red polo shirts and navy sweatshirts or cardigans are optional, but all tops should cover the shoulder and be practical for nursery. Children are able to wear red gingham dresses, grey school skirts and dresses but not with tights. This is to support independence with toileting. All footwear should have a velcro fastening and enclose the whole foot.
Reception to Year 6	Red polo shirt, V necked navy sweatshirt or cardigan Grey pinafore dress, grey skirt (sensible length), grey trousers or grey shorts to be worn with red polo shirt Red gingham dress Grey or Navy tights – plain Plain white, grey or black socks not above knee
Shoes	Black conventional shoes below the ankle on non PE days. *Reception children should have velcro fastenings. Exceptional circumstances to be agreed with the Headteacher.
PE Kit	Red round necked PE T shirt Plain navy shorts, navy /black jogging bottoms or leggings Children can wear school sweatshirts in colder conditions Footwear - all below the ankle, no form of boot Reception and KS1: Black plimsolls or velcro trainers KS2: Trainers
Swimming	Swimming trunks or well fitted shorts above the knees Swimming costumes Swimming cap for beyond shoulder length hair
Hair	All hair should be tied if beyond shoulder length. Hair should be sensible with no patterns, no mohican style or anything that will draw negative attention to the child Bands or hair clips – plain navy, black or red, no flowers, bows etc. Earrings – simple studs only – children will be asked to remove any other form or in the case of younger children, parents will be asked Hijab – Plain hijabs may be worn.
Coats	There are no set principles regarding coats although they must be practical and waterproof
Sun hats and caps.	Sun hats or plain baseball caps are suitable to protect the children in warm weather and to protect them from the sunshine (no Snap Hats). There is no need to wear them to school on other days.

Please note:

Earrings: simple studs only
No necklaces and bracelets of any type
No nail varnish, make up or temporary tattoos (other than for cultural reasons)
No hooded tops ( other than school PE hoodies on PE days ) should be worn to school
If a child arrives in school without suitable uniform it is the responsibility of the parent to inform the class teacher. If no reason is provided parents will be contacted directly and the child provided with a school sweatshirt for the day.
Where the uniform policy is deliberately ignored parents will be contacted directly as it is they who purchase their children’s school wear and they have been made aware of the schools expectations.
Where a child turns up for school inappropriately dressed e.g. unsuitable coat in winter or insufficient protection from the sun in summer, they will be supervised in the building.