Crown Wood Primary School requires pupils to wear a school uniform.  We believe that a school uniform provides a sense of belonging and identity whilst setting an appropriate tone for an education setting.

 

In developing our school uniform we have carefully considered what is required practically for classroom lessons or for sport, safeguarding and health and safety considerations, our obligations under the Equality Act 2010, and the DfE statutory guidance on school uniforms. 

 

In line with government guidance and legislation, we have ensured that our uniform policy:

1. Limits the number of branded items to no more than 1 item, these are: 

• School jumper/Cardigan

 

2. Adheres to the requirement to run tendering competitions for single-supplier arrangements to ensure best value for parents;

 

3. Avoids single supplier contracts for non-branded items. Non branded items can be purchased from a range of retailers but must comply with our uniform requirements; 

 

4. Supports the use of pre-loved and second-hand items, which are available through our uniform swap shop. You will find this in the school foyer area.

 

5. Avoids frequent or unnecessary changes to uniform to support affordability and sustainability, and takes into account the views of children and parents. 

 

If you have any questions about our uniform, or are struggling through financial hardship, please contact Mrs Ruck via the office and we can support you. 

 

Complaints about our school uniform should be dealt with under the school complaints policy, which can be found here.

 

The official school colours are blue and white.

All school uniform items and accessories (e.g. book and PE bags etc) can be ordered from PMG Schoolwear, or MyClothing a national online business that provides delivery directly to parents.  Links are below for these suppliers.

 

Below is a list of our school uniform and PE kit.

School uniform	PE kit
Charcoal grey trousers or shorts; knee-length skirt or pinafore; Blue checked dress or knee-length skirt (Summer)	Blue shorts Navy blue tracksuit trousers / joggers
White shirt, blouse or polo shirt	White t-shirt or house colour t-shirt
Blue sweatshirt, cardigan  or fleece (with or without school logo)	Navy blue tracksuit top or sweatshirt
Grey socks White socks (Summer with shorts, skirt or dress)
Black school shoes or plain black trainers* No heels or open-toed shoes *Trainers should be black or mostly black and plain (i.e. with minimal or no branding).	Trainers

Children should have their full PE kit, including tracksuits and trainers, in school for the whole week. PE kit needs to be labelled with the child's name and brought to school in a drawstring bag.

Appearance and Jewellery

Long shoulder-length hair should be tied back and off the face. There should be no extremes of hairstyle (e.g. marks are cut into the hair / use of different colours).   Accessories worn in the hair should also be suitable for school (e.g. not too big and in - or complimentary to - school colours) and kept to a minimum. 

No make-up or nail polish should be worn.

Children are not allowed to wear jewellery at school except religious / cultural symbols, Medic-Alert bracelets and earrings. If your child has pierced ears, plain silver or gold studs must be worn. Earrings must be removed for PE lessons. Watches may be worn but should be clearly marked with your child's name.  No other body jewellery should be worn.

Children should look smart when wearing their school uniform.