Introduction
It is our school policy that all children wear school uniform when attending school, or when participating in a school-organised event outside normal school hours if representing the school.
Aims and objectives
Our policy on school uniform is based on the belief that school uniform:
- promotes a sense of pride in the school;
- engenders a sense of community and belonging towards the school;
- is practical and smart;
- identifies the children with the school;
- prevents children from coming to school in fashion clothes that could be distracting in class;
- makes children feel equal to their peers in terms of appearance;
- is regarded as suitable wear for school and good value for money by most parents;
- is designed with health and safety in mind.
The uniform consists of:
- Grey skirt, pinafore or trousers, green and white checked summer dress or shorts (optional in summer)
- Green logo jumper/cardigan OR green non-branded jumper/cardigan
- White polo shirt/blouse
- Black, grey or white socks or tights
- Black shoes
- Wellington boots (to be left in school – Reception/Year 1 only)
- Water bottle with a sports cap – logo bottles available from the school office
- Green logo sun hat/cap OR suitable sun hat/cap
- Green logo Book Bag/rucksack or green non-branded Book Bag
All children will attend school wearing their PE Kit on their PE Days:
- Black or dark green shorts
- Black or dark green joggers
- Dark green sweatshirt
- White t-shirt
- Suitable trainers for sports
Where To Purchase:
Our school uniform includes items with our school logo on and can be ordered directly from Caseys Schoolwear in Sidcup by Clicking Here. If you have any questions regarding school uniform for Joydens Wood, please contact David or Bridgette on 0208 850 8645 or email sales@caseysschoolwear.co.uk
Coats
Children will go out to play in damp weather and should bring a suitable shower proof coat to school.
Footwear
Children are required to wear suitable black school shoes, not trainers.
Jewellery (including earrings)
On health and safety grounds we do not allow children to wear jewellery in school.
We prefer children not to wear earrings to avoid any accidents, but if they do please ensure they are small gold or silver stud earrings with safety backs.
Children are not permitted to wear make-up or nail varnish or to have temporary tattoos.
Hot Weather
During hot weather, children should wear a cap or hat. Sun protection should be applied before school, however, it should not be brought into school.
Hair
The school expects hair to be neat and not cut or presented in a manner that distracts from learning; long hair should be tied back during the school day. Hair accessories should not be overly large and should be in school colours.
The role of parents and carers
We ask all parents and carers who send their children to our school to support the School Uniform Policy. We believe that parents and carers have a duty to send their children to school correctly dressed and ready for their daily schoolwork. One of the responsibilities of parents/carers is to ensure that their child has the correct uniform, and that it is clean and in good repair.
The school welcomes children from all backgrounds and faith communities. If there are serious reasons, for example on religious grounds, why parents and carers need to adapt items of clothing, the school is open to discussing such a request.
The role of the Local Committee
The Local Committee supports the Headteacher in implementing the School Uniform Policy. It considers all representations from parents and carers regarding the uniform policy and liaises with the Headteacher to ensure that the policy is implemented fairly and with sensitivity.
It is the Local Committee Members’ responsibility to ensure that the school uniform meets all regulations concerning equal opportunities. Local Committee Members ensure that the School Uniform Policy helps children to dress sensibly, in clothing that is hardwearing, safe and practical.
ALL ITEMS OF CLOTHING SHOULD BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE CHILD’S FULL NAME.
LOST PROPERTY
The school will always endeavour to return named lost property to children. Unnamed items will be kept in a lost property storage box in the Office.
