School Uniform

At The Oaks we take great pride in wearing our school uniform. Our uniform is an important and valued feature of the school’s traditions and ethos and contributes to the high standards set by the school. It is expected that all children wear full school uniform all of the time. All uniform must be labelled with the child’s name. Uniform that is not labelled is likely to get lost.

We believe that wearing school uniform has a positive impact:

  • It promotes a sense of pride
  • It engenders a sense of community and belonging
  • It makes identifying The Oaks pupils easy
  • It prevents the wearing of anything that might cause a distraction to learning
  • It promotes equality between pupils
  • It supports parents in providing an agreed set of clothes
  • It supports health and safety of the children

Uniform

  • Black shoes with flat/low heel, not boots or trainers
  • White, black or grey socks, or royal blue or grey tights.
  • Short or long grey trousers
  • Royal blue pinafore or skirt
  • Blue or yellow checked summer dress (summer term only)
  • Light blue shirt – formal shirt with button up neck and either short or long sleeves.
  • Tie – school tie in blue and gold – Elastic tie for KS1 only. From Y3 onwards children need a ‘real’ tie.
  • V-necked cardigan or sweater with The Oaks logo and gold stripes at the neck and cuffs – or a blue V-necked cardigan or sweater with The Oaks Logo.

PE Uniform

  • Trainers
  • White, black or grey socks
  • Black shorts, leggings  or jogging bottoms – no brands.
  • A Blue polo shirt with logo
  • Royal blue hoodies with school logo on

Appearance

Jewellery, Hair & Makeup
Children must be smartly dressed in their full uniform or PE kit at all times. The following are not permitted as part of our uniform at The Oaks:
 Jewellery (with the exception of a wrist watch – no Smart watches)
 Earrings are not allowed*
 Nail varnish or make up
 Hairstyles including Mohicans, beaded braids, tram lines or shaved patterns.
 Girls and boys with hair longer than shoulder length MUST have their hair tied back. Hair should be of a natural colour
*If a child has recently had their ears pierced, they may wear clear retainers or plasters over their studs for the 6-8 week healing period that the earrings need to be worn. Ears should only be pierced at the start of the summer holidays.

Accessories
Hair bands, clips and other hair adornments must be safe and non – distracting, in keeping with the school uniform colours of royal blue or yellow. Badges or other accessories are not permitted, with the exception of birthday badges and school badges.

Coats
In the cooler months and on wet days, children must bring a coat to school. Children play out in most weather conditions. Coats should not promote conflict / political / offensive slogans.

Non-Uniform Days
In the event of any non-uniform day, or other event such as parties, items of clothing, badges or accessories with political, offensive or conflict related slogans, are not allowed in school. This is to ensure that we remain impartial as a school and maintain the safety of all of our children. Football kits are permitted unless otherwise stated.

In the event that a child is not following school policy in relation to uniform expectations, parents will be notified. Children will be requested to remove the item of clothing where possible and parents will be politely asked to bring the child alternative clothing. In the unlikely event that parents/children refuse to follow the expectations outlined in this policy, parents will be asked to collect their child from school.

Mrs F Trainor
Headteacher
November 2023

 

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