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Uniform

 School Uniform

 

  • Navy blue school jumper or school cardigan
  • Light blue polo shirt or shirt
  • Grey skirt, grey trousers or tailored shorts, grey pinafore dress
  • Blue checked dress/culotte dress
  • White, navy blue, grey or black socks / tights

 

Footwear

 

Trainers, trainer style shoes or boots are not acceptable as school shoes. Fashion shoes, including canvas shoes are not allowed on Health & Safety grounds.

  • Black or dark blue shoes.
  • Shoes with a heel of more than 2cm are not permitted.
  • Crocs or open toed shoes/sandals are not permitted.
  • Trainers are not permitted unless worn for PE lessons.
  • A pair of wellington boots or suitable outdoor shoes to be left at school.

 

Coats

 

  • Pupils should bring a coat to school every day. This should be appropriate for the weather conditions.
  • There is no specified colour for coats, but school branded items can be purchased if parents wish.

 

Hats, gloves and scarves

 

  • Hats, gloves and scarves may be worn and do not need to adhere to a particular colour.
  • Hats, gloves and scarves should not be worn inside the school buildings.
  • Sun hats should be worn outside during the hotter summer months.
  • Any item which is deemed unsuitable, or offensive will not be permitted.

 

Jewellery

 

  • No jewellery should be worn in school with the exception of stud earrings.
  • Only gold or silver stud earrings are permitted and these should be no larger than the ear lobe.
  • Only a single pair of earrings worn on each lobe is permitted.
  • Pupils can wear a watch.
  • Smart watches are not permitted.
  • Jewellery worn for medical or religious reasons is permitted after consultation with the Headteacher.

 

Hair

 

  • Hair must be neat and tidy and not dyed or coloured.
  • Lines must not be cut in to hair or eyebrows.
  • Hair weaves/braids must match the natural hair colour.
  • Shaved in initials, motifs or hair extensions are not permitted.
  • Hair longer than collar length should be tied back for health and safety reasons.
  • Hair accessories such as bows, clips and hairbands may be worn but these must be discreet and only in school colours - white, dark blue or light blue.

 

Headscarves/hijab

 

  • These may be worn for religious reasons but must be in school colours – white, dark blue or light blue. 
  • These must also be removed during PE lessons, unless the Head Teacher has given permission following confirmation in writing from parents that the child is post-puberty, and only then if it is close fitting.

 

Make-up, transfers and nail varnish

 

  • Make-up, skin transfers and nail polish are not permitted in school and parents will be contacted asking them to ensure these are removed before the next school day.

 

PE uniform

 

  • Navy polo shirt
  • Navy or black shorts
  • Plain navy or black jogging bottoms or leggings (skins are not permitted)
  • A spare pair of socks
  • Dark blue, white or black trainers (light up LED trainers are not permitted)
  • Plain navy or black hoodie or sweatshirt
  • Pupils will usually be barefoot for gymnastics and dance. Plimsolls and trainers do not allow a child’s foot to grip on the PE apparatus so cannot be worn for these lessons.
  • Long hair must be tied back for safety reasons.
  • PE kit is to be worn on PE and Nature School days.

 

PE and earrings

 

  • Stud earrings must be removed for PE sessions, either by the child prior to the lesson or ideally before coming to school.
  • If earrings cannot be removed, then they should be sufficiently taped by parents / carers prior to arriving at school.
  • Unfortunately, we cannot help with the removal of earrings, therefore, if your child is unable to remove them by themselves, please remove before coming to school.
  • School staff are not responsible for the safekeeping of earrings that are removed.
  • For any planned ear piercing please bear this in mind and have them done at the start of the 6-week summer holidays.

 

 

Nature School and Outdoor Learning Uniform

 

  • Waterproof coat – please ensure this is suitable for the time of year. For example, during the colder months your child will need something warmer than just a waterproof.
  • Waterproof dungarees or trousers
  • For safety reasons long trousers must be worn for all Nature School sessions.
  • For safety reasons long hair must be tied back and away from the face.
  • A pair of boots or outdoor shoes suitable for being outdoors in all weathers
  • It is very helpful if the above items can be left in school so the children can access them as required.

 

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