Hermitage Primary School

Policy for School Uniform Hermitage Primary School Policy for School Uniform June 2007 ______POLICY FOR SCHOOL UNIFORM

At Hermitage Primary School we believe that school uniform is important:

 It fosters equality, looks smart.  Contributes to a sense of belonging.  Fosters a feeling of pride.

We ask that all children wear the uniform and we encourage them to maintain a good standard of clean and tidy dress in school.

Our school uniform is as follows:

Foundation Infants Juniors  White polo top with  White shirt/blouse  White shirt/blouse logo  School tie  School tie  Navy blue  Navy blue  Navy blue jumper/cardigan with jumper/cardigan with jumper/cardigan with school logo school logo school logo  Grey skirt or pinafore  Grey skirt or pinafore  Grey skirt or pinafore dress or smart grey dress or smart grey dress or smart grey tailored trousers tailored trousers tailored trousers  Plain navy, white or  Plain navy, white or  Plain navy, white or grey socks/tights – (not grey socks/tights – (not grey socks/tights – (not trainer socks) trainer socks) trainer socks)  Black, brown or navy  Black, brown or navy  Black, brown or navy shoes (with low sensible shoes (with low sensible shoes (with low sensible heel size) heel size) heel size)  Trainers (for use only  Trainers (for use only  Trainers (for use only at playtime and lunchtime at playtime and lunchtime at playtime and lunchtime on field or apparatus) on field or apparatus) on field or apparatus)

For summer wear as above, or:

 Navy blue check/gingham/striped dresses (standard school type)  Grey tailored shorts  Sandals: black, brown, navy or white (with sensible heel size and not beach style)  Sunhat to be worn when appropriate  Socks must be worn at all times  Sunglasses are brought in at child’s own risk. School accepts no responsibility

Hair accessories such as slides, ribbons, bobbles etc should be simple and in school colours. Hair should also be tied back if long.

Parents are asked to ensure that all items are labelled clearly with their child's name. Hermitage Primary School Policy for School Uniform June 2007 ______

For safety reasons children should not wear jewellery in school. A wrist watch may be worn and is their responsibility. Earrings are not encouraged, but a single stud in each ear lobe is acceptable. Watches and earrings cannot be worn during P.E. sessions. These must be removed and put in their tray. School accepts no responsibility for their removal or safekeeping.

P.E. Kit

For health and safety reasons it is important that children are properly dressed for any physical activity.

Our uniform for P.E. is as follows:

 Navy blue cotton shorts (Not football or cycling shorts)  Navy blue tee shirt (with school logo)  Navy blue tracksuit bottoms (plain, for outdoor PE)  Navy blue jumper/sweatshirt (plain or with school logo)  Plimsolls  Trainers for outside activities

P.E. kit should be stored in a named drawstring bag and kept in school all week and returned home for washing at weekends and holidays. All items of P.E. clothing must be named.

Swimming

For swimming lesson sessions:-

Girls: one piece costume, swimming hat and towel Boys: swimming trunks (not shorts), swimming hat and towel

Lunchtime Activities e.g. Football on field

A change of clothes must be brought in to change into – this must not be PE Kit as children will use the field often when it is muddy!!

Extenuating circumstances for non-compliance with this policy will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher and/or Governing Body.

This policy will be reviewed biennially

Signed______Date ______

Name______Chair of Governors