SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY

School Uniform plays a valuable role in contributing to the ethos of the school and setting an appropriate tone. We have a dress code which we hope instills pride; supports positive behaviour and discipline; encourages identity with, and support for, school ethos; ensures pupils of all races and backgrounds feel welcome; protects children from social pressures to dress in a particular way; and nurtures cohesion and promotes good relations between different groups of pupils.

Above all, we believe that school uniform supports effective teaching and learning and creates a sense of identity and belonging.

Our uniform comprises:

• Grey trousers, skirt or jogging bottoms. 
• Grey school logo polo shirt and grey school logo sweatshirt. We also offer a grey cardigan with the school logo. This is preferred, however, we will accept plain grey polo shirt.
• Socks- grey/black or white.
• Black school shoes or black training shoes. 
• In addition, we would also highly recommend that children have a grey school logo fleece
   

In summer months:

• Grey shorts/skorts/skirts/pinafore dress or blue and white dress. Cycling shorts and leggings are NOT permitted.

For Physical Education:

• Black PE shorts
• White T-shirt
• Black plimsolls or trainers

In order to keep costings to a minimum for parents Physical Education uniform can be purchased from any retailer.

For swimming,

• Towel
• For girls a one piece costume and for boys suitable swimming trunks
   

Our uniform supplier also has for sale a Southfield winter hat and a summer baseball cap.  It is a requirement that all children have a cap for hot sunny days. These must be plain (no logo) and in black or grey. 

Sunglasses are not to be worn in school. 

Uniform is ordered directly from Price & Buckland via their website https://price-buckland.co.uk/  Please note if you choose delivery to the school is free of charge!

No stock of uniform is kept in School.

Our school uniform guidance aims to keep costs to a minimum and allow for different cultures.

Where a pupil is not adhering to school uniform policy the school will be sensitive and act in a considerate manner, however, we will work with parents to ensure that pupils who are not wearing full uniform are working towards this goal.

Parents are asked to encourage their children to wear school uniform. All items of clothing should be marked clearly with your child’s name.

In school, we have a selection of Pre-loved uniform that can be purchased for a reduced rate and paid for via the school gateway app. School Gateway is the school's app available on Android, iOS and the web. It will work on phones, tablets and laptops. Further details can be found at https://schoolcomms.com

The cost of pre-loved items are as follows:

If you wish to purchase any of these items, please contact the School Office to check the size required is available. 

HAIR

In the interests of health and safety, long hair should be tied back. No extreme hair styles and only natural hair colour is allowed. Should your child arrive at school with an extreme haircut or colour in their hair, we will ask parents to take their child offsite until resolved. Extreme hair cuts include, but are not exclusive too, Mohawks, Buzz cuts, shaved lines and shapes, sharp edges, and shapes.

MAKE UP/NAIL VARNISH

Make up and nail varnish are not allowed to be worn in school.