Introduction
It is our school policy that all children wear school uniform when attending school or when participating in a school organised event outside of normal school hours.
Aims and objectives
Our policy for school uniform is based on the notion that school uniform:
promotes a sense of pride in the school;
engenders a sense of community and belonging towards the school;
is practical and smart;
makes children feel equal to their peers in terms of appearance;
is regarded as suitable wear for school and is considered by parents as good value for money;
is designed with health and safety in mind.
School uniform providers
In accordance with the preceding principles, certain items of school uniform can only be purchased from the school's nominated providers*.These are the jumper, cardigan or sweatshirt and the PE kit: shorts, T-shirt and PE bag. Other items forming part of the uniform are widely available from high street shops and supermarkets.
The school tie for Junior children is available from the school office.
School uniform
Devonshire Primary School uniform is as follows.
Nursery
The Nursery does not have a uniform, but please follow these recommendations:
trousers should be jogging bottoms or have elasticated waists;
sensible shoes or trainers (
NOT
flip flops,
NO
laces); and
washable clothes which your child can be independent in.
Your School Uniform, our uniform provider, sells a royal blue sweatshirt with the school logo as worn by our Infant children. This may be worn in the Nursery. They also sell matching jogging bottoms.
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Reception, Year 1 and Year 2
All children
Royal blue crew neck sweatshirt, jumper or cardigan (in knitted or sweatshirt style) with the school badge printed or embroidered on to it
Boys
Grey shorts or long trousers
White shirt or white air-tex polo shirt
(available with school logo if purchased from Your School Uniform)
Grey socks
Girls
White blouse or white air-tex polo shirt
(available with school logo if purchased from Your School Uniform)
Grey skirt, pinafore dress or trousers
Summer - pale blue and white striped or check dress
White or grey socks
PE kit
Royal blue shorts
Gold T-shirt
(available with school logo if purchased from Your School Uniform)
Black plimsolls
PE bag with school logo
(available only from Your School Uniform)
Years 3, 4, 5 and 6
All children
Royal blue V necked sweatshirt, jumper or cardigan (in knitted or sweatshirt style) with the school logo printed or embroidered on to it
Boys
White shirt or in summer only - white air-tex polo shirt
(available with school logo if purchased from Your School Uniform)
School tie
Grey long trousers or shorts
Grey socks
Girls
White blouse or in summer only - white air-tex polo shirt
(available with school logo if purchased from Your School Uniform)
School tie
Grey skirt or pinafore dress or trousers
Summer – pale blue and white striped or check dress
White or grey socks
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PE kit
Royal blue shorts
Gold T-shirt
(available with school logo if purchased from Your School Uniform)
Black plimsolls
PE bag with school logo
(available only from Your School Uniform)
Footwear for infant and junior children
Everyday footwear must be safe and sensible for playground and indoor use. No narrow or raised heels are allowed. Children should wear sensible school shoes (black or brown) with flat heels (no boots please). Older children may change into plimsolls or trainers in the lunch break if parents wish.
Jewellery
The wearing of jewellery other than ear studs is not allowed, as it can be dangerous both to the wearer and others. Older children may also wear watches. Children will be asked to remove ear studs and watches for swimming and PE.
Hair
All children, girls and boys, are requested to have their hair tied back when it is long enough to do so. This is both for smartness and health and safety reasons. All long hair must be tied back for PE and cookery.
The role of parents/carers
We ask all parents and carers who send their children to our school to support the school uniform policy. It is the responsibility of parents and carers to ensure that their child has the correct uniform and that it is clean, in good repair and named.
Any parent wanting to request special dispensation with regard to school uniform should apply to the Headteacher.
The role of the Headteacher
The Headteacher:
is responsible for ensuring compliance with this uniform policy;
may grant special dispensation on the basis of a temporary medical need; and
will refer all other requests for special dispensation to the governing body.
The Role of the governing body
It is the governors’ responsibility to ensure that the school uniform meets all of the regulations concerning equal opportunities.
The governing body will consider all requests from parents for individual children to have special dispensation with regard to the school uniform received from the Headteacher at its next full meeting.
*
School uniform providers
We have two suppliers for the sale of school uniform items:
Your School Uniform - order online or by post
Cladish and Company in Wallington.
For more information see the school website www.devonshireprimary.org or enquire at the school office.
