Southcott Lower School

Bideford Green
Linslade
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 2UA

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School Uniform Policy

Aims of Policy: to

enable all children to have a sense of belonging to a school ‘family’.
enable easy recognition of pupils on day visits and trips.
ensure that the uniform chosen is easily available from a number of retail outlets.
ensure that appropriate clothing is worn to school which is practical and adheres to health and safety regulations.
be sensitive to the needs of different cultures, races and religions.
have regard under the Equality Act 2010 and the Human Rights Act 1998

Roles and Responsibilities:

the Governing Body is responsible for deciding whether the school should have a uniform policy, and if so, what it should consist of.
the Headteacher’s role is to ensure pupils comply with the uniform policy agreed by the Governing Body.
the parent/carer’s role is to ensure that children come to school appropriately dressed and with all items clearly labelled with the child’s name.
parent/carers should raise any complaints about school uniform or dress codes with the Governing Body via the Headteacher.
governors should be receptive to any reasonable complaint.

The Uniform:

All children should wear:

sensible shoes, suitable for running around in (not boots or open-toed sandals)
warm (preferably waterproof) coat/jacket
grey trousers, skirt, shorts or pinafore dress (not leggings)
white blouse, shirt or polo shirt
scarlet jumper, sweatshirt or cardigan
[optional] red gingham dress or red gingham playsuit or red gingham shorts/skorts and white shirt (summer only)
[optional] red or white modesty shorts to be worn underneath summer dresses

All children will need PE kit:

plimsolls / trainers
white cotton T-shirt
red shorts
[optional] tracksuit tops and/or bottoms (in cold weather)
drawstring bag for PE kit

Children will also need:

large T-shirt or apron for art.

Jewellery:

With the following exceptions, jewellery is not permitted and must not be worn to school:

§ a single pair of stud earrings;

§ a watch.

The school accepts no responsibility for loss or damage if such items are worn. It is a safety requirement that earrings and watches are removed for PE lessons. If the pupil is unable to remove their own earrings, they should be removed at home on PE days.

Hair Styles:

To prevent the spread of head lice, and for safety reasons in practical lessons, all hair that is shoulder length or longer must be tied back. Wide headbands, decorative headscarves and other accessories should not be worn.

Lost items of uniform:

Each classroom has its own ‘lost property box’ and this should be checked first if an item goes missing, followed by the lost property cupboard in the hall. Periodically, the cupboard is emptied and parents are informed of the planned disposal date. Any items that have not been claimed by the given date are disposed of.

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