Devonshire Primary School

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:

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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

Grey socks

Girls

White blouse or white air-tex polo shirt

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

Black plimsolls

PE bag with school logo

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

School tie

Grey long trousers or shorts

Grey socks

Girls

White blouse or in summer only - white air-tex polo shirt

School tie

Grey skirt or 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

Black plimsolls

PE bag with school logo

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.

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We have two suppliers for the sale of school uniform items:

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