School Uniform Policy
St Mary the Virgin CE School
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School Uniform Policy Policy
St Mary the Virgin CE School
HT & Governors
HT & Governors
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January 2016
January 2017
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CONTENTS
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1
Principles
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Aims
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3
Roles of Class Teachers and Support staff
2
4
Role of the Head teacher
2
5
Role of the Parents/ Guardians
3
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Uniform
3
7
PE Kit
4
8
Jewellery and Headgear
4
9
Equalities
4
10
Complaints and challenges to school uniform policy
4
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Approval of the Uniform Policy
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12
Further sources of information and resources
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Principles
1.1
Our policy is that all children within the school pupils should wear clothing that is
in keeping with a purposeful learning ethos. The Governors and staff support the
wearing of this uniform.
1.2
We also believe that certain school activities are facilitated by specialised and
appropriate clothing, such as PE and outside learning (including organised events
outside normal school hours).
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Aims
Our policy is based on the belief that a school uniform:
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identifies the children with the school
makes children feel equal to one another in terms of appearance
is regarded as suitable, and good value for money, by most parents.
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Role of Class teachers and Support Staff
3.1
Set a good example in terms of dress.
3.2
Remember that in our respective roles we serve the local community as a set of
professionals.
3.3
Remind children to wear school uniform. The class teacher will speak to children
who do not wear the correct uniform. If children continually attend school wearing
clothing that is deemed not to be uniform, they are to be referred to the Head Teacher.
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Role of the Head Teacher
4.1
The Head Teacher is to ensure that pupils comply with the uniform policy agreed
by the governing body.
4.2
The Head Teacher will speak to the parents of children who persistently do not
wear the correct uniform.
4.3
The school will follow the DfE guidelines and not consider exclusion from the
school where a pupil fails to comply with the school’s rules on uniform.
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Role of the Parents/Guardians
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5.1
To ensure that their child / children adhere to the school’s uniform policy.
Ensure that they come to school in uniform everyday unless there are special
circumstances such as non-uniform days.
5.2
To ensure that all uniform is labelled correctly and clearly.
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Uniform
Reception and KS1
Grey skirt, trousers, shorts or pinafore
Sky blue shirt and tie, or, sky blue school polo shirt*
Navy blue school cardigan or jumper*
Grey or white long/ankle socks or grey or black tights
Black sensible shoes (no trainers)
Warm, showerproof coat
Summer Term and beginning of Autumn Term – optional pale blue and white gingham
summer dress
Book bags and coats with the school logo are available from the school office.
KS2
As above, except a shirt and tie must be worn for the Winter Terms. Polo shirts* are
worn in the Summer Term only unless exceptionally hot in other terms. This will be
decided by the Headteacher.
Notes for all childrenAll personal items must be clearly named
PE kit is kept in the class cloakrooms
A painting overall is needed for art work- an old shirt with sleeves cut short with elastic is
suitable
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PE Kit - All ages
PE bag*
Sky blue School T shirt*
Navy Blue school sweatshirt*
Navy blue shorts
Black plimsoles ( KS2 can have trainers for outdoor use)
*Items are compulsory and available to purchase direct from the school office
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Jewellery and Headwear
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8.1
On health and safety grounds, we do not allow children to wear jewellery to
school (except for small studs and watches). We do not allow headwear to be worn
during class time or inside school buildings, except for religious or medical reasons.
8.2
All clothing should be clearly labelled with your child’s name. This is especially
important, as uniform items look similar and can easily be confused for another child’s.
The school cannot accept responsibility for any lost items.
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Equalities
9.1
All children have equal access to wearing school uniform regardless of their
culture, race, religion, gender, disability or ability. We ensure that the set uniform
respects other policies such as Equalities and allows for individual sets of circumstances
of all groups and individuals. St Mary the Virgin CE School is committed to creating a
positive climate that will enable everyone to work free from harassment and to achieve
their full potential.
9.2
Governors should be willing to consider reasonable requests for flexibility in the
uniform policy for an individual pupil to accommodate particular social and cultural
circumstances.
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Complaints and challenges to school uniform policy
10.1 Disputes about school uniforms should be resolved locally and should be
pursued in accordance with the school’s complaints policy.
10.2 If a school has in place a contract with a specific supplier, the governing body
should ensure that the supplier has an agreed procedure to deal with parental
complaints about the supply and quality of uniform.
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Approval of this Uniform POLICY:-
Emma Maltby, Acting Headteacher:
Signature:……………………………………………………………………….
Dated:............................
Lorna Simm, Chair of Governors:
Signature:……………………………………………………………………….
Dated:............................
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REVIEW DATE
ANY AMENDMENTS?
Which pages?
Signatures
September 2019
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Further sources of information Associated resources
(external links)
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School uniform -Guidance for governing bodies, school leaders, school staff
and local authorities September 2013
St Mary the Virgin CE school Equality policy 2014
OFT Survey 2012 - www.oft.gov.uk/OFTwork/marketswork/othermarketswork/school-uniforms
The Equality Act
The Human Rights Act
Education Act 1996
Local Education Authority (Payment of School Expenses) Regulations 1999
(SI 1999 No. 1727)
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