BenRhyddingPrimary School
Bolling Road, IlkleyLS29 8QH
Tel: 01943 431133/Fax: 01943 433479
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Headteacher: Mr Hartford
BENRHYDDINGPRIMARY SCHOOL
Uniform Policy
This uniform policy has been adopted by Governors on 26th May 2010 and updated in line with Government requirements in May 2013, December 2016 and January 2018 after consultation following a review process carried out by a working party that included input from governors, parents, pupils and staff. Annexed to this policy is a document entitled “Frequently Asked Questions” which includes a number of explanatory points relating to changes being introduced.
Transition Period
This policy will apply to all reception children fromSeptember 2010. It will apply to all other year groups from September 2010except that no child in Years 1-6 inclusive will be obliged to purchase items showing the new logo for or in the academic year 2010-2011. All children, including those in Year Six, will be expected to be in full new school uniform by the beginning of the academic year commencing September 2011. If any parent wishes to purchase a purple summer dress for this year, this may be worn after the Spring Bank holiday this year.
Introduction
School Uniform Policy
It is our school policy that all children wear school uniform when attending school, representing the school, or when participating in a school-organised event outside normal school hours.
Aims
Through this policy we aim to:
Ensure that within our school we wish to promote an atmosphere which encourageseffort, enjoyment and a celebration of the achievements of all our pupils. The schools
concern for these high standards is also reflected in the pride we take in our school
uniform and feeling of belonging it creates.
The Governing body at BenRhyddingPrimary School will respect variations to our
school uniform if they are directly related to established religious or cultural traditions.
However, any variation will be dealt with on an individual basis and a decision to allow variation willremain at the discretion of the Head Teacher and the Governing Body.
We also believe that school uniform prevents the inevitable loss of self-esteem
caused to individual children should a family not be able or willing to provide the
newest, most expensive or fashionable clothing and equipment.
In order to maintain a strong sense of identity and belonging within our school, we
require all pupils to wear school uniform which consists of;
Reception and Years 1 and 2 (Foundation and Key Stage One)
In order to maintain a strong sense of identity and belonging within our school, we require all pupils to wear school uniform which consists of:
Reception and Years 1 and 2 (Foundation and Key Stage One)
- Grey skirt, pinafore, trousers or shorts
- Plain white polo shirt;
- Navy v-neck sweater or cardigan with school logo;
- Navy or grey tights or white knee-length socks or Grey socks;
- Black shoes (no trainers).
- Purple checked summer dress (not to be worn before the Summer Term);
- Summer cap with logo (optional);
- Navy fleece with logo for outdoor wear only (optional)
- PE and games
a. Navy shorts;
b. White t-shirt with school logo;
c. Suitable footwear (trainers or pumps).
d. White sock;
Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 (Keystage Two)
- Grey skirt, pinafore, trousers or shorts;
- White shirt with a collar, suitable for wearing with a tie (i.e. not open at the neck and not a polo shirt);
- The school tie (navy, silver and purple);
- Navy v-neck sweater or cardigan with school logo;
- Navy or grey tights or white knee-length socks or Grey socks;
- Black shoes (no trainers);
- Purple checked summer dress (not to be worn before the Summer Term);
- Summer cap with logo (optional);
- Navy fleece with logo for outdoor wear only (optional)
- PE and games
a. Navy shorts;
b. White t-shirt with school logo;
c. Suitable footwear (trainers or pumps).
d. White socks.
Jewellery
• It is encouraged that pupils do not wear jewellery to school, especially as
individuals become very upset if a treasured piece of jewellery goes missing.
• Should a pupil have pierced ears, plain studs should only be worn and in order to
comply with health and safety regulations, must be covered with a plaster during
all PE activities.
Please note that the school will be unable to take any responsibility for any jewellery
that is lost.
Watches
• Watches may be worn to school. However, they must be removed during PE sessions.
Please note that the school will be unable to take any responsibility for any watches
that are lost.
Make Up
• No make up or nail varnish should be worn.
Racial Equality & Equal Opportunities
All children have equal access to wearing school uniform regardless of their culture,
race, religion, gender, disability or ability. We ensure that the set uniform respects
other policies such as Race relations, sex discrimination and allows for individual
sets of circumstances of all groups and individuals. BenRhyddingPrimary School is
committed to creating a positive climate that will enable everyone to work free from
racial intimidation and harassment and to achieve their full potential.
The role of parents
We ask all parents who send their children to our school to support the school uniform policy. We believe thatparents have a duty to send their children to school correctly dressed and ready for their daily schoolwork. One ofthe responsibilities of parents is to ensure that their child has the correct uniform, and that it is clean and in good
repair.
If any parent would like the school to modify the uniform policy, they should make representation, in the firstinstance, to the head teacher. The school welcomes children from all backgrounds and faith communities. If thereare serious reasons, for example on religious grounds, why parents want their child to wear clothes that differ from
the school uniform, the school will look sympathetically at such requests.
The role of governors
The governing body implements the school uniform policy. It considers all representations from parents regarding the uniform policy and liaises with the head teacher to ensure that the policy isimplemented fairly and with sensitivity.
It is the governors’ responsibility to ensure that the school uniform meets all regulations concerning equal opportunities.
Governors ensure that the school uniform policy helps children to dress sensibly, in clothing that is hardwearing,safe and practical.
Monitoring and review
The governing body monitors and reviews the school uniform policy through its committee work by:
• seeking the views of all stakeholders
• considering, with the head teacher, any requests from parents for individual children to have specialdispensation with regard to school uniform;
• requiring the head teacher to report to the governors on the way the school uniform policy is implemented.
Approved by Governors on 26th May 2010
For review by 26th May 2013
Reviewed December 2016, January 2018
Signed:
“FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS”
Where can I get items carrying the new logo?
Locally all current uniform stockists (primarily Top Marks) will stock items with the new logo as well as the new tie. As now, parents can choose to purchase v-neck navy sweaters elsewhere on the High Street and have the logo added for a charge at Top Marks and other embroiderers. Eventually, as now, items will become available from other parents second-hand. The school is also to consider running a second-hand service. However, the emphasis should always remain on smart uniform.
Will the tie be available on elastic?
Yes, especially for Years 3 and 4 we recognise that elastic is easier. For older children, many wear a regular tie with pride.
Can my child in Year 3 (4, 5 & 6) wear a polo shirt?
Can my reception child wear a tie?
No, all children in Key Stage 2 will be expected to wear a shirt and tie.
Conversely, children in Key Stage 1 will no longer wear a shirt and tie, but must wear a plain white polo shirt.
Why the change?
We recognise that the youngest children find a collar and tie fiddly. Equally, we feel that the shirt and tie for older children gives Ben Rhydding the smartest school uniform in the WharfeValley.
Rather than have the present mix of children wearing polo shirts (some with and some without tie, some with and some without logo) and some wearing shirt and tie, we feel it will help standardise uniform throughout the school by removing this element of choice. A change to shirt and tie in Year 3 also marks a transition from Key Stage 1 (“infants”) to Key Stage 2 (“juniors”).
Can my child wear a sweater without the new logo?
No – from September 2011 (and from September 2010 for reception) all children will be expected to wear a sweater with the new logo.
My child does not usually wear a jumper. Does he/she have to?
No, but if they choose to do so, it must be a navy v-neck with school logo.
Do I have to buy my child’s summer dress from Top Marks?
No – the purple checked summer dress is available locally, online and on the High Street. For example, branches of M & S (including Harrogate) stock the dress in a variety of materials including 100% cotton.
Does my child have to wear a summer dress?
No, the only thing we ask is that summer dresses are not worn before the summer term.
Can all children wear trousers?
Yes so long as they are grey.
Does my child have to have a special coat?
No - children are free to wear their own choice of coat.
Do I have to change my book bag/PE bag?
Key Stage 1 children do not require a book bag, as we provide a transparent named book bag. Many Key Stage 2 children bring a rucksack or other bag to school (which we remind you, should be named and of modest size given pressure on space). Whilst book bags with the new logo will become available, you do not have to throw away your old bag if you use one. PE bags should be navy, preferably with the new logo.
I am having financial problems and change will cost me money. What can I do?
For those on low incomes help can be obtained via Bradford Council in the form of school uniform vouchers. You can find out more from the school office, from Bradford Council or online by following links from For those on higher incomes but still struggling, the school will consider requests for assistance during the transitional period (particularly in the academic year starting September 2011). However, we hope that by confining the changes to those set out, there should be very small additional costs to parents.
What has the school done to reduce waste due to the change to uniform policy?
School will partner our friends from the Matugga Revival Centre to provide them with quality items of clothing no longer required as part of our uniform. We hope that parents will join us in ensuring good use is made of existing quality second-hand items and in supporting this great cause.
My child has special needs and I do not think that the new uniform policy will meet those needs. What do I do?
We are confident that the new uniform will meet the needs of the vast majority of our children, but we recognise that there are some children for whom changes are more difficult. Please approach Mrs Lynott in confidence if you have worries about a child with Special Needs and appropriate accommodation will be made if necessary.
UNIFORM POLICY
Agreed by Governors: January 2018