School Uniform Policy

Children will wear school uniform on the 3 days of the week when they do not have PE. On the days that they have PE (they will be advised this at the start of term) children will wear the school’s PE kit to school.

Years 4 & some Year 5 pupils (you will be advised) – Swimming costume – Girls are required to wear a one-piece costume and boys swimming trunks that are not longer than knee length.

All school uniform and PE kit MUST be named.

Ordering Uniform

The process for ordering uniform is as follows:

• Via the ‘schoolmoney’ website and place your order in the shop. This will then be delivered to your child’s classroom.
• Uniform can be purchased from reception but please note that only 2 people are allowed in the reception area at any one time.
• Uniform purchased can be tried on at home and should it not fit can be exchanged as long as it has not been washed or labelled.
• Yr 3 pupils please follow the instructions for ordering emailed to you and given in your inductions.

Pay For Uniform

Second-hand Uniform

We will hold termly sales of second-hand uniform. Parents will be notified in advance via text or email. Any unclaimed lost property in a good condition will be sold for a minimal amount.

Any parents experiencing difficulties in providing uniform are advised to contact the family workers for a confidential discussion. Uniform can be provided in exceptional circumstances.

Additionally, uniform can be purchased from ‘Level Trust Uniform Exchange’ shop based in the Mall, Luton. Further details can be found here https://www.leveltrust.org/blog/uniform-exchange-open-to-luton-families/

School Uniform Policy

Introduction
It is our school policy that all children wear school uniform when attending school, or when participating in school-organised events outside normal school hours. We ask children to wear their shirts tucked into their skirts or trousers and to take a pride in their personal appearance. Some items of branded uniform can only be bought from school, these items are kept to a minimum, currently 2. We will ensure that when determining our supplier we will give the highest priority to cost and value for money (including the quality and durability of the garment.). All other items are easily available, at very competitive prices, at local shops including supermarkets. A complete list of the items needed for school uniform including those for Physical Education, is listed above.

Aims and objectives
Our policy on school uniform is based on the belief that school uniform:

• promotes a sense of pride in our school;
• helps to create a sense of community and belonging towards the school;
• identifies the children with the school;
• supports our commitment to inclusion;
• prevents children from wearing ‘fashion items’;
• is practical, smart and designed with health and safety in mind;
• is considered good value for money by most parents;

Jewellery, Hair Ornaments, Make-up, Nail Varnish and Watches
For health and safety reasons we do not allow children to wear jewellery. The exceptions to this rule are ear-ring studs in pierced ears, and small objects of religious significance. Children are required to remove any items during PE lessons to prevent them from causing injury. Please note: Teachers are not permitted to remove earrings. 

Long hair should be tied back for all PE lessons. Hair bands, ribbons/bows or ‘scrunchies’ should be small, plain and either red or black. 

Make up and nail varnish should not be worn to school.

A watch may be worn, however this must only be an analogue or digital, and of a suitable size watch that tells the time. Smart watches are not to be worn.

Footwear
For health and safety reasons we do not allow children to wear shoes with platform soles or high heels. All children are required to wear plain black shoes as stated in the uniform list.

Second-hand uniform
We will hold sales of second-hand uniform termly. Parents will be notified in advance and any unclaimed lost property in a good condition will be sold for a minimal amount. Any parents experiencing difficulties in providing uniform can contact the family workers at any time to discuss. Uniform can be provided in exceptional circumstances.

The Role of Parents
We believe that one of the responsibilities of parents is to ensure that their child has the correct uniform and PE kit, and that it is clean, in good repair and that the child’s name is written on all items. If a parent has difficulties for any reason with fulfilling this request they are asked to speak confidentially to a senior member of staff to discuss the issues. Parents should be assured that we will do all we can to help. Children who arrive at school wearing non-school uniform clothing may be loaned an appropriate item from lost property to wear for that day. The same system will apply for children who do not have a PE kit. Parents will be contacted to discuss the matter. If there are serious reasons, why parents want their child to wear clothes that differ from the school uniform, the school will consider such requests sympathetically.

It is the responsibility of parents to ensure that children will wear appropriate clothing to non-uniform days, schools trips and events.

The Role of Governors
The governing body supports the Headteacher in implementing the school uniform policy. It considers all representations from parents regarding the uniform policy and liaises with the Headteacher to ensure that the policy is implemented fairly and with sensitivity. It is the governors’ responsibility to ensure that the school uniform meets all regulations concerning equal opportunities. Governors ensure that the school uniform policy enables children to dress sensibly, in clothing that is hardwearing, safe and practical.