Millbrook Primary School

Millbrook Primary School, Worsley Road, Freshbrook, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 8NU

Introduction

1.1 It is our policy that all children should wear school uniform when attending school, or when participating in a school-organised event outside normal school hours. We provide a complete list of the items needed for school uniform (see below or in our school prospectus).

1.2 We have high expectations for all our children and our school uniform is one obvious symbol where the children can share these expectations. Extremes of fashion are neither acceptable nor appropriate for school in clothes, footwear or hair styles.

We believe that if you ‘dress smart, you think smart!’

2 Aims and objectives

2.1 Our policy is based on the notion that a school uniform:

promotes a sense of pride in the school;
engenders a feeling of community and belonging;
is practical and smart;
identifies the children with the school;
is not distracting in class (as fashion clothes might be);
makes children feel equal to their peers in terms of appearance;
is regarded as suitable, and good value for money, by most parents;
has been designed with health and safety in mind.

3 Jewellery

3.1 On health and safety grounds children should not wear jewellery in school. This includes bracelets, necklaces and rings. The exceptions to this rule are ear-ring studs in pierced ears, and small objects of religious significance. We ask the children either to remove these objects during PE and games, or to cover them with a plaster. Watches may be worn however an alarm or distraction could result in the watch being confiscated. We are unable to take responsibility for any jewellery, watches or precious item brought to school should they be lost or damaged.

4 Extreme haircuts

4.1 The school does not permit children to have haircuts/styles that could serve as a distraction to other children.

5 Footwear

5.1 The school wants all children to grow into healthy adults. The wearing of shoes with heels, flip-flops or sling-backs can be especially dangerous and children will be approached by teachers to change them if the need arises. Black sensible flat shoes, suitable for active playtimes, should be worn. Neither do we allow children to wear trainers to school; these should only be worm for PE and games sessions.

6 Other

Denim clothes are not acceptable.

For reasons of health and hygiene long hair should be tied back at all times.

7 The role of parents

7.1 We ask all parents who send their children to our school to support the school uniform policy. We believe that parents have a duty to send their children to school correctly dressed and ready for their daily schoolwork. Parents should ensure that their child has the correct uniform, and that it is clean and in good repair.

7.2 It is the responsibility of the parent and child to ensure that when children are timetabled for PE and games, they arrive with the appropriate kit.

7.3 If any parent would like the school to modify the uniform policy, they should make representation, in the first instance, to the headteacher. The school welcomes children from all backgrounds and faith communities. If there are serious reasons, for example religious objections, why parents want their child to wear clothes that differ from the school uniform; the school will look sympathetically at such requests but will take account of government guidance. Similarly, should an item of school uniform prove problematic for a pupil with disabilities then in consultation with the headteacher modifications can be made.

8 The role of governors

8.1 The governing body supports the headteacher in implementing the school uniform policy. It considers all representations from parents regarding this policy, and liaises with the headteacher to ensure that the policy is implemented fairly.

8.2 It is the governors’ responsibility to ensure that the school uniform meets all national regulations concerning equal opportunities, and that our school uniform policy is consistent with our policy on equal opportunities and race equality.

8.3 Governors ensure that the school uniform policy helps children to dress sensibly, in clothing that is hardwearing, safe and practical.

9 Monitoring and review

9.1 When monitoring this policy, through its committee work, the governing body will:

seek the views of parents
consider with the headteacher any requests from parents for individual children to have special dispensations;
require the headteacher to report to the governors on the way the policy is being implemented.

9.2 This policy will be reviewed by the governing body every two years, or earlier if considered necessary.

School Uniform List

Purple sweatshirt/fleece/cardigan
Purple polo top
Black trousers/skirt/shorts
Purple and white check summer dresses
Black shoes

PE Kit

Purple t-shirt
Black shorts
Trainers or daps

Bags

Every child will require the purple school book/homework bag.
We recommend a drawer string purple or black PE bag

Other

A summer hat to wear outside when hot.
Black tracksuit/jogging bottoms or sweat shirt for games lessons, if weather conditions demand it.
A one piece swimming costume and towel is required when your child has swimming lessons.
An art/craft apron or shirt

Uniform Swap Shop

We stock a small selection of second hand uniform. There is no charge for these items as they must be swapped for a larger, but the same item of clothing. E.G a size 28 purple sweat shirt can be swapped for the next size up. All we ask is that any item you swap is clean and in good condition.

Lost Property or Clothing

It is essential that all clothing is clearly named. Where clothing is labelled it can easily be returned to its owner. Unclaimed lost property or clothing will be disposed of at the end of each term or put into our Swap Shop.

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