RATIONALE

1. The school governors feel having a school uniform is the preferred option in line with DSCF recommendations.
2. We feel it plays a valuable role in contributing to the school's ethos, identity, pride. It also promotes good behaviour and good relationships between pupils and protects children from social pressures.
3. A school uniform supports effective teaching and learning.
4. The type of uniform chosen needs to have a unique identity, is easy to wear, liked by pupils and parents/carers, hard wearing, smart yet affordable.
5. It needs to take into considerations any requests on religious, cultural or social grounds and to have a flexible approach to pupils with individual special needs. Any changes would need individual consideration by the headteacher.
6. The uniform requirements and jewellery permitted will be publicised in the school prospectus, newsletters, home/school agreements.

THE CURRENT UNIFORM

There is an expectation that children come to school dressed smartly. Fashion items are not considered appropriate.

GIRLS

Grey or black skirts, trousers or pinafore dresses with white polo shirts and royal blue sweatshirts or cardigans depicting the school logo (available from the office). Socks or tights may be black, grey or white. Dark coloured shoes/ankle boots should be sensible and durable. Knee high boots and trainers are not acceptable.

In summer, as an alternative to the above, girls may wear blue and white checked gingham dresses or plain school knee length black or grey shorts, sensible sandals, caps or hats. (School caps with the school logo are available from the office). Socks should be worn with all shoes and sandals.

Swimming costumes must be all-in-one suits to adhere to pool regulations.

BOYS

Grey or black trousers or shorts, white polo shirts and blue sweatshirts (available from the office). Socks may be black grey or white. Shoes should be durable and sensible. Trainers are not acceptable.

In summer, boys may wear sandals (with socks), caps or hats. (School caps with the school logo are available from the office).

Swimming trunks/shorts, but not Bermudas, as the rules of the pool stipulate.

PE

Trainers are required for outdoor games (with the exception of YR) and daps are required by all children for indoor PE - their use is restricted to these activities. Black or navy blue shorts, a white T-shirt and a plain coloured T-shirt to represent their house:-

• Archers - Blue

• Brewers - Green

• Potters - Red

• Weavers - Yellow

are essential (NB - No football shirts). All PE items need to be kept in a named drawstring bag (available from the office). Navy blue or black tracksuits/joggers may be worn in cold weather.

No football boots with studs unless every pupil playing has shin guards.

Wellington boots may be worn to and from, but not in school.

OTHER ITEMS OF UNIFORM

Fleeces - School fleeces are available from school. These are for wearing as a coat and so are for outdoor use only.

Foundation Year

Wellington boots

Wet weather gear - waterproof trousers and jacket

ALL CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEARLY LABELLED WITH YOUR CHILD'S NAME.

A lost property box is kept in the main entrance and outside each class area.

JEWELLERY

Watches and stud earrings are the only jewellery permitted. Watches must be removed for PE lessons and earrings should not be worn to school on PE days. If your child is wearing sleepers these need to be taped. Tape must be provided from home.

The school accepts no responsibility for any jewellery and personal belongings lost at school.

      NB - No mobile phones to be in school.

Conclusion

Most items of uniform are available from the PTA, including coloured T-shirts.

KS2 pupils are considered responsible for breaches of this policy. In the case of younger pupils (FS/KS1), parents / carers will be contacted.