Uniform

Barnfields Primary School Uniform

Barnfields, as part of SESAT, believes that a consistent school uniform policy is vital for:

• Promoting the ethos of a school.
• Providing a sense of belonging and identity.
• Promoting equality – less pressure is placed on families to buy expensive and trend driven clothing
• Supporting high standards and readiness to learn, setting expectations for behaviour and attitude.
• Improving safety - allowing easier identification of pupils in and around school and particularly on educational visits.
• Supporting the preparation for the world of work – learning about dress codes, personal responsibility and presentation.

With these principles in mind, all children are expected to wear a full uniform to school every day. Please read our stipulations carefully as some may vary from the ones set by other schools attended by siblings.

In compliance with Government guidelines, and to ensure that school uniform is affordable and readily available, we have limited the branded items that are compulsory to three:

1. A jumper or cardigan including the school logo.
2. The school tie.
3. Where children choose to where the pinafore dresses or skirts, it is compulsory for these to be in the specific tartan chosen by the school.

There are other branded items available, but are not compulsory items. Please read the School Uniform Policy (found below) for further information.

In addition, for consistency across the school, it is compulsory to wear the following non-branded items to school:

• A white shirt (not a blouse or polo shirt, as these do not allow a tie to fasten properly).
• Dark grey trousers or shorts.
• Dark grey or tights.
• Red PE T-shirt (this must be the correct blue).
• Black shoes that can be polished (see appendix 1 in the school uniform policy below)
• In the summer, children are allowed to wear a red (Barnfields) gingham dress (See Appendix 2 in the school uniform policy below for clarity) with white socks if they choose. Otherwise, children should wear regular school uniform.

Hairstyles and Accessories

We expect hairstyles to be presentable and smart without being too extreme. Long hair must be tied back for PE. During lesson time, we encourage hair to be tied back so not to hinder their learning. Accessories, such as headbands, need to be sensible in appearance and size. Additionally, the only badges to be worn in school are those linked to school leadership roles.

Jewellery

The wearing of jewellery in school is not permitted with exception of one pair of plain studded earrings and watches (no smartwatches – see Pupil Mobile Phone & Smart Device Policy). This is to ensure the health and safety of the children. Children are not allowed to wear any jewellery for PE and must be able to remove earrings by themselves as staff are not allowed to assist or tape them up. Therefore, if children are unable to remove their own earrings, please do not allow them to wear them on PE days. Please remember that PE is a legal requirement in which children must participate. With this in mind, we suggest that children having ears pierced do so at the beginning of the summer holiday.

Cosmetics

No make-up or nail polish is permitted to be worn during school time.

Label All School Uniform

At Barnfields, we constantly encourage children of all ages to be independent and responsible for their own belongings. However, we are aware that this is not always easy. Therefore, please ensure that all uniform is clearly labelled. Without this, it is almost impossible to return uniform to the correct child.

School Uniform Suppliers

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​​In addition, the PTFA collect and sell pre-loved (second-hand) uniform to offer a low-cost option to our parents. Uniform is on display to be purchased at Parents’ Evenings and can also be requested by accessing the PTFA Facebook page