Uniform policy - SCHOOL UNIFORM

							                         St Thomas’ Church of England Primary School
                                         Barrowford
                                SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY

It is the responsibility of the Governing Body of each school to decide on the uniform policy or dress
code, and it is the Headteacher's responsibility to make sure pupils keep to the rules.
The Governing Body of St Thomas’ Church of England Primary School is unanimous in its decision that a
uniform will be required for all pupils attending the school. (Details of the uniform can be found at
Appendix 1.)
Any breaches of the school uniform policy will be dealt with by the Headteacher. At Primary School it
is the responsibility of the parents to ensure the child wears the correct uniform and it is unlikely
that a child will be punished for uniform breeches. The Headteacher will seek to find out the reason
for the breech in policy and respond sensitively to any financial difficulties parents may have in
providing school uniform.
More serious punishments like suspension or expulsion from the school are only considered acceptable
if the parent/pupil's disregard of uniform policy is persistent and defiant.

Whilst at St Thomas’ parents are directed to a supplier who provides uniform items with our school
logo this is not compulsory. Parents may choose to purchase uniform items in the appropriate school
colours (and without logos) from any supplier. Local supermarkets and children’s clothing suppliers all
stock appropriate school colours.

School uniform plays a valuable role in contributing to the ethos of our school and setting an
appropriate tone. DCSF strongly encourages schools to have a uniform as it can instil pride; support
positive behaviour and discipline; encourage identity with, and support for, school ethos; ensure pupils
of all races and backgrounds feel welcome; protect children from social pressures to dress in a
particular way; and nurture cohesion and promote good relations between different groups of pupils.
Above all, the Governing Body of St Thomas’ believe that school uniform supports effective teaching
and learning.

The Governing Body has a duty, by statue, to conduct the school in a way to ensure that school policies
promote good behaviour and discipline amongst the pupil body. It is felt that the wearing of a school
uniform is supportive in carrying out this duty and therefore the wearing of appropriate school
uniform is considered as compulsory for all pupils.

If any complaints about the uniform policy or dress code are received then initial attempts to resolve
disputes will be dealt with by the Headteacher but if a satisfactory conclusion is not reached then
these complaints will be directed to the Governing Body.
                       St Thomas’ Church of England Primary School
                                       Barrowford
Appendix 1

                            SCHOOL UNIFORM

                     GIRLS                                        BOYS

     Red sweatshirt/cardigan (either plain          Red sweatshirt (either plain red or
           red or with school logo)                         with school logo)
     White polo shirt (either plain white or        White polo shirt (either plain white
               with school logo)                           or with school logo)
        Grey skirt/trousers/pinafore                          Grey trousers
          Red/white dress (Summer)                       White/Grey/black socks
                 White socks                                   Black shoes
       Grey/red/black tights (optional)
                  Black shoes                                 P.E. (indoor)
                                                   Red t-shirt (either plain red or with
                  P.E. (indoor)                                school logo)
      Red t-shirt ((either plain red or with                   Black shorts
                   school logo)                      Bare feet for dance/gymnastics
                  Black shorts                               P.E. (outdoor)
        Bare feet for dance/gymnastics             Red t-shirt (either plain red or with
                 P.E. (outdoor)                                school logo)
      Red t-shirt (either plain red or with          Black shorts/leggings/tracksuit
                   school logo)                          bottoms/joggers/shorts
             Black shorts/leggings/                Red sweatshirt (not the one used in
           tracksuit bottoms/joggers                               class)
      Red sweatshirt (not the one used in               Red fleece top (optional)
                      class)                             Trainers (non-slip soles)
            Red fleece top (optional)
            Trainers (non-slip soles)

              OPTIONAL ITEMS                                OPTIONAL ITEMS
                 School bag                                    School bag
               School book-bag                               School book-bag
                 School coat                                   School coat
                 School cap                                    School cap
                School fleece                                 School fleece
All uniform can be ordered from www.yourschooluniform.com
Log onto the site, click find your school, click Barrowford St Thomas’.

If you do not have access to a computer you can order from Mrs Sherriffs in
the school office.