Our pupils are expected to look smart at all times and to be appropriately dressed in the Academy as per our uniform expectations.
We believe strongly that wearing the correct uniform is part of being ready to learn, part of belonging to a community which promotes a positive attitude along with preparing them for their secondary education and the world of work.
Uniform Guidance
Every day Uniform
All children are expected to wear the Academy uniform which will be supplied to all children including those starting in the Nursery in 2024.
Childrens Uniform:
- White Shirt with a Square, Pointed Collar
- Academy clip on Tie
- Academy Jumper
- Grey Skirt/Pinafore/Trousers (Grey shorts in the Summer may be worn)
- Grey Tights
- White/Grey socks
(The girls uniform is the same all year round – NO summer dresses are to be worn)
| Items which CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED from the academy: | |
|---|---|
Academy Jumper | £17.00 for age 3 to 8 year old sizes (22” to 30”) £18.00 for age 9 to 11 year old sizes (32” to 36”) |
Academy Tie | £4.99 |
Academy Hair Scrunchie | £3.00 |
Book Bag | £5 (free to all new Nursery and Reception children) |
Rucksack | £12.00 (KS2 children only) |
NB Please make sure that all clothing is clearly labeled with child’s name. (Sew-in labels or marker pen are ideal for this purpose).
Shoes
For Health and Safety reasons, it is imperative that sensible footwear is worn by all pupils. We require children to wear black shoes and NOT trainers, as these are not suitable to wear for long periods of time. It is also not acceptable for children to wear boots (leather/UGG or any other boot style) inside the academy building all day as the building is very warm during the colder months.
ALL children MUST be in full uniform every day. If your child is not in the correct uniform you will be asked to deal with this issue with some urgency. This is the policy set by our local feeder schools and we follow their guidance.
PE Kit
PE kit with our logo on can be purchased from the following website:
https://www.lpclothing.co.uk/schoolwear/whitfield-primary-academy
They then deliver this directly to the school.
Children should have a PE kit consisting of black mid-thigh football or cycling shorts, a white unbranded round next t-shirt, a blue coloured hoodie and a PE bag. It is advisable to purchase PE kit directly from LPclothing as it has the school logo on and is competitively priced
Bags
Book bags are supplied to all children entering the academy in Nursery, Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 and then all Key Stage 2 children will receive a school rucksack.
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BRING OTHER BAGS TO THE ACADEMY
Jewellery, Make Up, Nails and Hair
Children may wear watches. If your child does wear earrings they must be studs only and children can wear these for PE as long as you have given permission via the Parental Permission for in September or updated throughout the year. Without parental permission or any other earring other than a stud, children will not be able to take part in PE for health and safety reasons.
If your child is wearing ear studs, they are still able to participate in PE lessons, please note hoops are not permitted for PE lessons.
Children must not wear make-up, have nails painted or wear false nails.
Hair Colour
Natural colours only. No lines, designs cut into hair. No Mohicans or other expressive hairstyles (the Directors, Governors and Head Teacher reserve the right to make a final decision if necessary). If you are unsure whether a hairstyle would be appropriate or not, come in and ask the Head Teacher BEFORE having it done.
Additional Fashion items and Gadgets
Please note that children should not wear the “whatever is current” hair accessory or fashion accessory with their normal school uniform, but should save these items for school disco days or home clothes days. The same applies to “on trend gadgets”. The list includes jojo bows and fidget spinners but other items will develop over the cause of the year as manufacturers seek to produce new items.
Smart Watches
Modern smartwatches such as the Apple Watch enable users to make calls, send and view messages, check the time, listen to music and much more. Smart watches can connect to other devices through the use of technologies like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Due to their connectivity and the applications available on smart watches, we treat them like mobile phones and these should also be handed in by students upon arrival.
