School Uniform

Statement of Equality

Under the Equality Act 2010 we have a duty not to discriminate against people on the basis of their age, disability, gender, gender identity, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

It is school policy that all children 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 below.

Our policy on 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;

• identifies the children with the school;

• prevents children from coming to school in fashion clothes that could be distracting in class;

• makes children feel equal to their peers in terms of appearance;

• is regarded as suitable wear for school and good value for money by most parents;

• is designed with health and safety in mind.

Uniform List

All children at Shawley Community Primary are expected to wear the correct uniform.

Reception To Year 2

• Royal blue sweatshirt or cardigan with logo

• Grey long trousers or grey shorts or grey skirt or pinafore dress 

• White polo shirt, with/without the school logo

• Grey or white socks or grey tights 

• Black sensible school shoes (trainers and boots should not be worn for school)

• Children in Reception classes only may wear grey jogging bottoms instead of trousers, skirt or pinafore dress

Years 3 To 6

• V neck royal blue sweatshirt or cardigan with logo

• Plain grey trousers, shorts, skirt or pinafore. Skirts and trousers must be of uniform style not fashion. Skirts must be around knee length and properly worn

• White shirt, plain with a royal blue and twin white stripes school tie

• Summer dresses in blue and white check

• Grey or white socks or grey tights

• Black sensible school shoes (trainers and boots should not be worn for school)

PE Uniform - Reception to Year 6

On PE days, children should wear their PE kit to school and stay in their PE kit all day.  

• Plain pale blue polo shirt with/without the logo

• Plain royal blue PE shorts

• Black with royal blue panel and logo mid layer quarter zip sports top and matching bottoms or black jogging bottoms

• Black plimsolls – Key Stage 1

• Black trainers/football boots – Key Stage 2

• Children in Years 3-6 will need a swimming costume, swimming hat and towel for when their class goes swimming.

Religious Beliefs

Girls are allowed to wear a plain coloured hijab. A breathable Hijab (capster) may be worn for PE and Islamic swimwear may also be worn for swimming.

If you would like your child to wear clothing or jewellery specific to a particular religious belief, please contact us to discuss potential issues of educational standards and security.

Buying School Uniform

Our school uniform is currently available from the following suppliers.  Prices and delivery vary with each supplier so please choose the supplier you feel offers the best option for you. To purchase please click on the relevant link below:

Schoolwear Inc.: tel: 020 3051 7488 Koolskools: tel: 02380 771 839

Both Schoolwear Inc. and Koolskools have strong sustainability and ethical trading policies. You can view them via the links below:

Schoolwear Inc. Ethical Trading Policy And Sustainability

Koolskools Ethical Pledge

Prices and delivery vary with each supplier so please choose the supplier you feel offers the best option for you. If you do not have access to the internet, please enquire at the school office for alternative ways to order. 

The school sweatshirt with embroidered logo from Schoolwear Inc is reasonably priced from £11.99. With the exception of the embroidered logo school sweatshirt/cardigan you may also purchase school uniform from high street shops and other retail outlets.

School Bags and Ties - School bagsand ties can be purchased from the uniform suppliers above or KS1 book bags can also be purchased from the school office (payment made via Arbor).

Pre Loved Uniform - Shawley Fundraisers: For more information please see below.

Shawley Fundraisers has set up a second hand uniform sale. If you are in need of any uniform please email them and one of the team will check the stock and get back to you.

The fundraisers also sell second hand uniform at organised events.

prelovedshawleyuniforms@hotmail.com

Prohibited Items

The following items are not permitted as part of the school uniform:

• Jewellery, except for small plain studs. Earrings must be removed for contact sports and swimming.

• Makeup, nail polish, and excessive hair styling.

• Dyed hair, patterns/logos cut into hair..

• Loose long hair, too many clips or bobbles, and brightly coloured hair accessories.

• Hair gel/sprays and hair extensions not matching natural hair.

• Heels higher than 3cm.

• Trainers (except for PE days as designated by specific schools).

• Boots (except in heavy snow).

Children should present a smart appearance for school and tops must be tucked in. We ask that all children wear shoes (except in Foundation Stage) as stated in the uniform list. If it remotely resembles a trainer please don't buy it even if it is labelled a shoe.

Parents are asked to ensure their child brings a coat to school every day even if the weather is fine - there is no supervision available for children to stay inside.

In order to avoid confusion and to keep lost property to a minimum, all items of clothing, P.E. kit, bags etc. MUST be clearly named, before being brought into the school. 

If your child will be having their ears pierced please ensure that this is done at the start of the summer holidays to ensure there is sufficient time for them to heal and for earrings to be safely removed for PE.

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. One of the responsibilities of parents is to ensure that their child has the correct uniform and that it is clean and in good repair.

LEO Academy Trust School Uniform Policy