It is our policy that all children wear the school uniform when attending Morden Primary School.

We provide a complete list of the items needed for the uniform in the prospectus pack, on the website and a list is available from the main office.

Morden Primary colours for uniform are royal blue (cardigans/sweatshirts) and white (polo tops/shirts/blouses). The jumpers and cardigans must have the Morden Primary bell tower logo and can be purchased from the office or online.

Our policy on uniform is based on the notion that it:

• Promotes a sense of pride in our school;
• Engenders a sense of community and belonging;
• Is practical and regarded as suitable wear for school in terms of health and safety;
• Is smart and identifies the children with our school;
• Prevents children from coming to school in fashion clothes that could be distracting to the class;
• Reduces the risk of bullying by making the children feel equal to their peers in terms of appearance;
• Reflects the ethos and culture in the school;
• Prepares pupils for secondary school policies regarding the wearing of uniform.

On grounds of health and safety we do not allow children to wear jewellery in our school. The exceptions to this rule are:
Small stud earrings in pierced ears
Simple watch (this does not include novelty watches)

We ask children to either remove or cover up these objects during PE lessons and games lessons to prevent them from causing potential injury.

Morden Primary does not permit ‘extreme’ haircuts that could serve as a distraction from learning for themselves and other pupils (this includes colours and shaved-in ‘logos’ or words).

Parents will be contacted where this is the case and advised of the need to correct this. A record will go on file where this has been the case.

All long hair (regardless of gender or ethnicity) must be tied up in pig-tails/plaits/bunches/pony tails or held back with a suitable plain head band. School colours should be used for hair accessories. There are no exceptions to this rule.
Makeup and Nail Varnish
Makeup and nail varnish are not permitted at school. Parents should ensure their children do not come to school wearing either.

PLEASE NOTE: Please be aware that school cannot accept responsibility for lost or damaged items (including jewellery, watches, shoes, hair accessories)

Royal Blue Morden Jumper with logo
Royal Blue Morden Cardigan with logo
Elasticated grey trousers or
Grey tracksuit bottoms (Nursery only)
Grey Trousers
Grey Shorts (Summer)
White polo shirt for Nursery & Reception only
White Shirt with school tie for KS1 & KS2
KS1 is an elasticated tie;
KS2 is a regular tie
Black shoes/Plimsols
Grey, black or white socks
Blue Logo Book bag
Blue Logo PE bag

Royal Blue Morden Jumper with logo
Royal Blue Morden Cardigan with logo
Elasticated grey trousers or
Grey tracksuit bottoms (Nursery only)
Grey Skirt/Trousers
Grey Pinafore
Grey Short/Culottes (Summer)
Blue and White “gingham” dress (Summer)
Tights – grey or white only may be worn
White polo shirt for Nursery & Reception only
White Shirt/Blouse  with school tie for
KS1 & KS2
KS1 is an elasticated tie;
KS2 is a regular tie
Black shoes/Plimsols
Grey, black or white socks
Blue Logo Book bag
Blue Logo PE bag

PE is not optional! A change of clothing for any physical activity is essential. Children must bring a PE kit into school that can be changed into from their normal school uniform. It is important that children are not doing PE in items of their normal school uniform, such as polo tops. No football tops are permitted.

T-shirt with embroidered school logo in the child’s hummingbird team colour
(Red, Blue, Orange, Green and Yellow)
Black shorts
Black track suit bottoms (Winter only)
Trainers (outside)
Plimsols (inside)

T-shirt with embroidered school logo in the child’s hummingbird team colour
(Red, Blue, Orange, Green and Yellow)
Black shorts
Black track suit bottoms or black leggings (Winter only)
Trainers (outside)
Plimsols (inside)

Sun Hats/Caps should be brought into school for the summer months.

We require all parents/carers who send children to Morden Primary to support the uniform policy.

• We believe that parents have a duty to send their children to school correctly and appropriately dressed and ready for their daily school work and routines.
• One of the responsibilities of parents is to ensure that their child is wearing the appropriate school uniform, that it is clean and in a good state of repair.

Monitoring & Review
This policy will be reviewed in line with the policy review framework through Governor committee meetings. A copy of this policy is available online at www.mordenprimary.merton.sch.uk
 

As outlined above our school operates a full uniform policy and therefore requires all pupils to wear the full uniform every day. If we notice that pupils have not been wearing the full uniform or parts of it (including shoes) after two days we shall write to you to inform you to correct this immediately. This is without exception.

Please see the attached letter that we send when we have concerns over the standard of dress. We take this very seriously so that all focus in our school can be about learning and improving attitudes to learning.

Teachers and TLA’s may check uniform on entering classes in the morning and may provide you with reminders directly in order that you have time to address this.