The Eardisley CE Primary School uniform is smart, yet practical. We make every effort to keep costs as reasonable as possible. We believe a uniform looks smart, is appropriate for school activities, gives children a sense of belonging and avoids discrimination on the grounds of appearance.
Please ensure that all items of clothing are clearly labelled with your child’s name.
School uniform consist of:
- Dark grey school trousers / shorts / skirt / pinafore dress
- Red polo shirt, preferably with the school badge
- Eardisley School red sweatshirt or cardigan with the school badge
- Black or grey socks / tights
- Black school shoes (not trainers)
- Red and white checked gingham dress (optional for summer)
Shoes
It is important that school shoes are safe for children and do not inhibit them when they play. They should therefore be flat or very low-heeled with lace-up, ‘Velcro’ or buckle fastenings.
Coats
As the weather is unpredictable, children should wear a warm waterproof coat, especially during the winter months.
Sun hats and Sun cream
When the weather is hot and sunny, all children will require a sun hat each day. Sun cream should be applied at home – staff at school are not permitted to apply sun cream.
Does your child wear glasses?
If so, please tell your child’s class teacher when they should be worn and send them in a case clearly marked with your child’s name.
School uniform does NOT consist of:
- Trainers (including black trainers)
- School hoodie (see PE Kit Uniform)
- Joggers / leggings
- Brightly coloured socks or tights
PE Kit Uniform
Children can wear their PE Kit Uniform to school on their allocated PE days. As such, the PE Kit Uniform should be worn smartly like the School Uniform, as children will be representing the school, helping to develop a sense of belonging and avoiding discrimination on the grounds of appearance.
Please ensure that all items of clothing are clearly labelled with your child’s name.
PE Kit Uniform consists of:
- Eardisley School red PE hoodie or Eardisley School red sweatshirt
- Plain red round neck T shirt
- Plain black shorts / skort / joggers / sports leggings (no logos / stripes)
- Trainers or pumps
- Black or grey socks
- Long red football socks – for KS2 children
- Shin pads – for KS2 children
- Football boots – optional (KS2 children only)
PE Kit Uniform does NOT consist of:
- Any other coloured shorts / skort / joggers / leggings (black only)
- Branded team items (e.g. Liverpool Football Club logo shorts)
- Coloured socks
- Earrings (unless taped) or jewellery
- Any large logo / stripe
- Shorts worn over the top of joggers
- Tights
A red skins top may be worn under the red T-shirt if it is particularly cold.
This does not replace the red PE hoodie. Other coloured skins are not acceptable.
School Bags, Book Bags and Water Bottles
Children do not need large school bags in school. As required, swimming kits should be brought in a small bag as storage in school is limited.
A Book Bag is provided for each of our new children by the school. This is a valuable link between school and home, and should be brought into school every day.
We encourage pupils to bring a drink of water - please ensure it is child-friendly and easily sealed to avoid leakage.
Jewellery
For safety reasons, children should not wear jewellery to school. Children with pierced ears may wear small studs, providing that parents accept full responsibility in the event of any related accident. Pupils should not wear earrings on PE days or provide their own tape to cover earrings. Children will be asked to remove any jewellery that breaches safety requirements.
Suppliers
We offer two providers who will supply items of uniform with the school badge and additional items you may need for your child. We also have a supply of second-hand uniform in good condition available through FOES.
Clubsport is a local company (Kington) and offers a range of uniform items at competitive prices. They will offer a click and collect service to save on delivery charges for any order placed over the internet. Items can be collected from any of their stores. Alternatively, you can go into the shop and see for yourself what they offer.
Our alternative school uniform supplier, School Trends, also provides an online system for parents to order our school uniform. A full range of school uniform is available for you to browse and order.
Cost
The school makes every effort to keep costs as reasonable as possible. If there are any financial concerns regarding the cost of uniform, please do contact the school in confidence. For children in receipt of benefit-related Free School Meals, assistance to purchase uniform can be provided. Please contact the school office for further details.