School uniform

School uniform identifies the children as pupils of this school and fosters pride in the school. Wearing uniform ensures children are not competing with each other to wear the latest fashion and putting parents and other children under pressure to conform. Children are expected to comply with the uniform requirements.
 
Grey or black skirts/ trousers/shorts (but not black jeans). Skirts must be knee length.
White or light blue shirt/ blouse or polo shirt (school logo optional)
Navy sweatshirt, cardigan or jumper (school logo optional)
Blue and white checked or striped dresses for summer
Navy blue fleece (school logo optional)
Navy or grey socks or tights
 
Shoes  - MUST BE PLAIN, BLACK, FLAT SOLED (NOT WEDGE HEELED)
Children in Key Stage 2 need a change of footwear to change into when they go out to play or for outdoor games activities.
Shoes should not have raised heels, open toes or sling-backs. Sandals may be worn as long as they are safe to run around in. Flip flops may not be worn.
In the winter months, sensible, plain boots are acceptable.  All shoes should give good all round protection to the feet. These are important Health and Safety requirements.
 
PE                  
Navy shorts/skort
White T-shirt
PE bag for kit.
In accordance with County guidelines, children have bare feet when they take part in P.E. in the school hall.
 
Games  - Children in all classes need track-suits or similar warm clothing during the winter months.
 
All children need trainers for outdoor games. Please ensure that infant children have trainers with velcro fasteners.
 
Art  - An overall (an old shirt with elasticated cuffs and elastic across the top button is ideal - the shirt is worn back to front).
 
Swimming     Swimming trunks/costume must be worn for swimming lessons. Long swimming shorts are not allowed by the pool staff. Parents must request a permission form, if a child needs to wear goggles.
 
Make-up and hair dye is not permitted.
 
The wearing of jewellery, other than wrist watches and stud earrings, is not permitted. Smart watches are not permitted. It is a County Health and Safety regulation that stud earrings are removed for PE and swimming. If children cannot remove and replace earrings themselves, they should not be wearing them to school. Staff are not allowed to handle earrings for Health and Safety reasons.

All clothing should be clearly marked with the child's name

lost property

There is a “Lost Property” box outside Cotswold Class where parents may look for mislaid garments etc.