Our School Uniform

School uniform plays a valuable role in contributing to the ethos of the school and enables all children to feel a sense of belonging. It instils pride, supports positive behaviour and encourages unity with the school. Importantly, uniform can also protect children from social pressures to dress in a particular way. It also looks smart, something our children have told us is important to them.

Fleece, sweatshirts, cardigans, polo shirts and T-shirts all have the school emblem embroidered on them and are available to purchase Online from www.myclothing.com.

 https://myclothing.com/collections/redmile-ce-primary-school-28941

You are free to purchase non-logo items of clothing, such as trousers, skirts, white polo shirts, from stockists of your own choice if you prefer a cheaper option. Similarly, we are happy for you to obtain jumpers or cardigans without the logo in the same blue colour as those with a logo on.

Standard Uniform

• Blue sweatshirt or cardigan                                                              
• White polo shirt or white shirt/blouse                                                              
• Grey trousers/shorts, skirt or pinafore                                                                      
• Outdoor blue fleece 
• Blue and white gingham dress, for when the weather is warmer

School shoes should be sensible black, no trainers, strappy or open toed sandals or croc sandals allowed due to health and safety in school and on the playground.                                         

P.E. Kit

Navy T-shirt (with a logo or without)

Black shorts

Black jogging trousers/leggings for those cooler days

Plimsolls (indoor gym and dance)                                                                                  

Trainers should be worn for outdoor games (avoid designer ones)

PE bag (drawstring school bag available from school)

For some clubs/lessons your child may require football boots, shin pads and mouth guards for enhancing health and safety; parents are advised when details of these clubs are released.

Please help us by clearly labelling all of your child’s clothes and other school items. 

It is very difficult to identify items that look the same. We are always very sad that bags of lost clothes are never claimed – it is such a waste of parents’ money and resources.

Swimming Kit  (when applicable)

Swimming costume (one-piece) or trunks (no swim shorts).

2 towels (one for drying, one for standing on)

Waterproof swimming bag

Book bags are also available from the school office.

Feel free to use the form below to contact us about obtaining any item that can be purchased from school.

Help to purchase school uniforms

We recognise that the cost of uniform can be too expensive for some parents so we encourage you to let us know, as we may have a selection of second-hand items that have been donated. Alternatively, there are a number of websites who offer grants to support with purchasing uniform, for example:

https://www.gov.uk/help-school-clothing-costs

Help to purchase school uniform

Chances for Children

Funding for school uniform

Advice on the wearing of optional accessories

For health and safety purposes: 

• Jewellery  
  • One set of stud earrings – lower ear lobe (no loops).  These must be removed by the child or taped over during PE. NB We ask that parents provide the tape or to simply ensure that they are removed before coming to school on PE days.
  • Wrist watch or Fitbit-these must be turned to silent so that they do not disturb lessons. 
  • One wrist band either supporting a charity or religion; it must be made of flexible material so that it does not restrict the movement of the wrist. 
     
• Hair  
  • We request that when hair reaches shoulder length that it is tied up.  This is one of the most effective ways to control head lice.  
  • Shoulder length hair must be tied up for PE. 
  • Hair accessories such as slides, bobbles, hair bands should be simple in design, preferably in the school colour - blue. 
  • Hair colouring – we understand that children may wish to colour their hair for specific events outside school.  However, we request that parents check that the dye used is not permanent so that it can be safely washed out.  
     

• Nails 
  • For good hygiene, nails should be kept short and clean.
  • Nail varnish, extensions, acrylic/gel nails are not encouraged.