Rationale:

At Nailsworth C of E Primary School, we believe that the wearing of a school uniform enables students to identify with our school, gives a sense of belonging, is practical and smart, reinforces a positive work ethos and reduces expenditure for parents/carers. We ask that all children wear school uniform when attending school, or when participating in school-organised events outside normal school hours.

All children have equal access to wearing school uniform regardless of their culture, race, religion, gender, disability or ability. This policy links to our school Equalities policy and allows for individual sets of circumstances of all groups and individuals. Nailsworth C of E Primary School is committed to creating a positive climate that will enable everyone to work free from racial intimidation and harassment and to achieve their full potential.

The aims of our Uniform Policy are to:

• Ensure clarity around appropriate uniform choices;

• Promote a sense of pride in our school;

• Help to create a sense of community and belonging towards the school;

• Ensure that our pupils can be clearly linked with our school;

• Support our commitment to inclusion;

• Ensure pupils’ uniforms are practical, smart, affordable and are suitable, with health and safety in mind;

• Ensure that pupils are dressed smartly.

Our Policy:

You can read our School Uniform Policy here.

All Children (Reception – Year 6) require:

• Grey tunic or skirt, or Grey trousers / shorts
• White blouse or polo shirt or maroon school polo shirt
• Maroon school jumper / sweatshirt / cardigan with embroidered motif. Maroon jumpers and cardigans without the motif are acceptable
• Summer: Red(maroon) gingham dress
• Black shoes
• Plain grey tights or white socks
• Grey or white socks

P.E.

• Black daps/ plimsoles (KS1), or trainers in any colour (KS2)
  • Plain navy shorts, tracksuit bottoms or leggings (No logos, brands etc)
  • White t-shirt with our school logo or a plain white t-shirt (so as not to be confused with
  school shirt)
  • Children are to wear their school jumper or cardigan over their PE kit.

Swimming:

• named swimming costume/trunks
• goggles
• named towel

Forest School:

• Wellies or sturdy boots
  • Plain navy tracksuit bottoms or leggings (No logos, brands etc)
  • Long sleeved plain t-shirt in any colour (No logos, brands etc)
  (Long sleeve top and long trousers are to protect children from sunburn, scratches and
  nettle stings)
  • Children are to wear their school jumper or cardigan over their Forest School kit.
  • Rainproof Coat

Additional optional but recommended kit:

• waterproof trousers
• hat and gloves
• suncream and sunhat

Adaptations for weather:

In the cold weather, particularly in the winter months, children are expected to wear coats and can also wear a hat/ear-muffs, scarf and gloves if they choose. 

On hot days all children are expected to wear uniform (although not jumpers). Items such as polo-shirts / short-sleeved shirts, tailored shorts, red (maroon) gingham summer dresses are all appropriate in the hot weather.

Please make sure that ALL clothing and footwear is clearly marked with your child’s name – either with a laundry pen or iron-on/sew-in labels.

Children are encouraged not to wear items of jewellery in school,  with the exception of stud earrings and wristwatches, as items often cause minor accidents or become lost.  

Support with the cost of Uniform

We are committed to supporting our families in providing their child with the correct uniform. If children are not wearing the correct uniform, staff will make contact with families to provide support. If your child is eligable for Pupil Premium, we are happy to fund the cost of uniform - just let us know what you need! Alternatively, any family is welcome to access our Pre-Loved Uniform Storage Unit in the Main Office which is sorted into size order. Feel free to take what you need. There is an optional Honesty Box on the top of the unit - donations are optional and donated to the School Fund.

Pre-loved Uniform Sales

The PTFA have a used uniform sale on some Fridays after school in the School Hall.  Donations of school uniform items that are no longer required are most welcome.   The second hand uniform is sorted for quality, please come along on Fridays to browse – watch the newsletter for the next sale. Due to Covid, we are currently taking requests online. Click the link to join the Families of Nailsworth Primary School Facebook group to send the PTFA a message with your request.

Uniform with the embroidered school motif

Fleece jackets, polo shirts, PE t-shirt, jumpers and cardigans – is available online from MyClothing.com who donate 5% of each sale to the school. You can also purchase directly from Batemans Sports, 2 Kendrick Street, Stroud, GL5 1AB. Call them for stock and to order: 01453 764320. 

Uniform without the embroidered school motif

Skirts,  trousers, shorts, PE kit – are available at the National School Wear shop or at high street shops like Next, M&S, BHS or often more affordably, through larger supermarkets such as Tesco and Asda. Many uniform items are available on the online stores of these companies. 

Lost Property

Named items that loose their owner will be returned to individual children via the Inclusion Team - Theroteically, Parents/Carers should not need to go looking for these items themselves. Any unidentified items of school uniform will be taken to the School Office and be stored in our Pre-Loved Uniform Store.  Parents/Carers are welcome to access this themselves.