Uniform
Our Expectations
The wearing of school uniform is not an option but an obligation.
It is expected that parents and children will honour this agreement and make every effort to uphold the desired standard of dress.
Any parent experiencing difficulties in purchasing articles of uniform should initially contact the school office or arrange to meet with a member of the Senior Leadership Team or Headteacher.
How to Order Uniform
We are fortunate to have an online ordering system for our school uniform.
School uniform can be ordered online and delivered either to school or directly to your home address.
Winter Uniform
Children should wear:
- Red polo shirt with or without the school emblem
- Grey skirt, pinafore dress or trousers
- Navy sweatshirt or cardigan with or without the school emblem (please note that hooded sweatshirts are not permitted)
- Sensible low-heeled shoes (not in excess of 2cm) in black or navy blue (please note that trainers are not permitted)
- Grey socks or tights
Summer Uniform
Children may continue to wear the winter uniform or substitute with:
- Red gingham dresses
- Grey shorts
PE Kit
For PE lessons, children should wear:
- White PE T-shirt
- Navy rugby or football-style shorts
- Navy jogging bottoms (and school cardigan or jumper for cold weather. Hoodies are not permitted)
- Black or dark-coloured trainers
- Plimsolls (Reception children only)
Jewellery
Children should not wear jewellery to school except for one small pair of stud earrings.
Stud earrings must be removed for all PE and sporting activities.
If children are unable to remove their own earrings, please ensure that they do not wear them on days when they will be involved in PE or sporting activities.
If your child is having their ears pierced, please arrange for this to happen at the beginning of the summer holidays.
We ask that children refrain from wearing any other jewellery.
If your child wears a specific item of jewellery as part of their religion, a note must be sent into school informing us of this.
Please note that the school does not accept any liability for jewellery whilst at school.
Other Considerations
Watches
Watches can be worn to help children tell the time.
The school takes no responsibility for these items if they are lost, damaged or broken.
Smart watches with communication or camera functions are not allowed.
Hair
Long hair, on both girls and boys, should be tied and secured.
Nail Varnish and Make-Up
Nail varnish, make-up, temporary tattoos and other body art should not be worn in school.
Lost Property
Please ensure that all uniform is clearly named, including socks, to help prevent items from being lost or ending up in the lost property box.
Please find our Lost and Stolen Property Policy below.
Please be assured that we will make every effort to try and locate lost items.
Why Do We Have a School Uniform?
The intentions of adopting a school uniform are:
- To give all children a sense of identity and belonging to Little Harrowden Primary School.
- To standardise items of clothing worn for school.
- To maintain a neat and clean appearance that will hopefully be transferred to other aspects of children's education.
- To ease confrontation between parent and pupil about what should be worn to school.
These intentions will be communicated to parents and children on appropriate occasions or when the need arises.
It is expected that all those involved in the school community, including staff, parents and children, will share these intentions and ensure children wear the correct school uniform.
Please Remember
All items of clothing should be clearly labelled with your child's name.
Lost property is much easier to return when clothing is clearly named.
