Uniform Policy
It is our school policy that all children wear school uniform when attending school, or when participating in school-organised events outside normal school hours. We ask children to wear their shirts tucked into their skirts, trousers or shorts and to take a pride in their personal appearance. All items of uniform are easily available, at very competitive prices, at local shops including supermarkets.
Aims of the policy
Our policy on school uniform is based on the belief that school uniform:
• promotes a sense of pride in our school;
• helps to create a sense of community and belonging towards the school;
• identifies the children with the school;
• supports our commitment to inclusion;
• prevents children from wearing ‘fashion clothes’ that could be distracting in class;
• is practical, smart and designed with health and safety in mind;
• is considered good value for money by most parents;
Jewellery, Hair Accessories, Make-up and Nail Varnish
For health and safety reasons we do not allow children to wear jewellery. The exceptions to this rule are children are allowed a small single gold/silver stud in each ear. Religious bangles are also
acceptable. Children are required to remove any items during PE lessons to prevent them from
causing injury. Please note: Teachers are not permitted to remove earrings.
Long hair should be tied back with a plain hair tie. Ribbons/bows or ‘scrunchies’ are not appropriate.
Thin hair bands are also allowed, these should not have flowers or other accessories attached.
Extreme hairstyles are not appropriate for school and children should not have decorative patterns
cut into their hair or have hair coloured or dyed.
Make up and nail varnish should not be worn to school.
Footwear
For health and safety reasons children must wear sensible footwear at all times. We do not allow children to wear shoes with platform soles or high heels. All children are required to wear plain black shoes.
From October Half Term up until Easter Half Term, Children can wear black leather/leather look
smart ankle boots. School trousers should neatly cover the boot so that just the foot is visible.
Children are not allowed to wear boots that have chunky soles, high heels, studs, tassels, fur, suede, wool, Ugg-style or Doc Marten style.
The Role of Parents
We believe that one of the responsibilities of parents is to ensure that their child has the correct
uniform and PE kit, and that it is clean, in good repair and that the child’s name is written on all
items. If a parent has difficulties for any reason with fulfilling this request, they are asked to speak
confidentially to a member of staff to discuss the issues. Parents should be assured that we will do
all we can to help.
Uniform
• Charcoal grey skirt/pinafore dress/shorts/trousers
• White polo shirt (except year 6 who will wear a white collared shirt with a tie)
• Red jumper or cardigan
• Plain white or grey socks/tights
Please note skirts should be an appropriate length and of a style which allows girls to sit comfortably on the floor. When girls wear shorts, even when these are worn over tights, they should also be of an appropriate length. Grey tights may be worn with winter uniform or for cultural reasons, as, may leggings if bare legs in skirts are not permissible. Leggings must be grey
From Easter until October half term summer uniform can be worn. This includes sensible grey shorts and red and white gingham dresses.
You can purchase a range of Thorns logo uniform items from Totally Uniform. You can either visit
their shop which is located at 806 High St, Kingswinford DY6 8AB; or you can order on-line
at www.totallyuniform.co.uk.
Head scarves worn for religious or cultural reasons are permitted but they should be red or white
(school colours). For health and safety reasons they are unsuitable for PE as they could be caught
on apparatus etc.
P.E. Kit
Children need a change of clothes and footwear for P.E (for health and hygiene reasons) and a
draw-string bag in which to keep the kit at school. PE bags may be bought from the school office.
All school uniform and P.E. kit MUST be named. Children can become upset as a result of lost
clothing, please help us by naming everything.
PE kit should consist of
• black shorts
• t-shirt in the colour of the house they are in (available from the school office for £3)
• a pair of black plimsolls/pumps for inside
• black jogging bottoms and black hoodie for outdoor lessons in cold weather
• trainers must be worn for outdoor PE (they are not to be worn indoors)
For health and safety reasons children are not permitted to wear earrings for PE. Your child’s
teacher will advise you when PE lessons take place so that earrings can be removed. Long
hair MUST be tied back.
Gymnastics and dance will be done in bare feet.
Forest School
Forest School sessions will take place in most weather conditions. Children must be dressed
appropriately for the weather. The following clothing is needed to ensure all children have a safe
and enjoyable experience.
Children MUST wear long sleeve tops, long trousers and sturdy closed toe shoes at all times. Long
hair must be tied back.
If rain is forecast a waterproof coat is essential.
In Winter – warm coats, hats and gloves are essential.
In Summer – sun hats and suncream must be worn.
REMEMBER CHILDREN WILL BE OUTSIDE ALL DAY
