Uniform
Within our school we promote an atmosphere which encourages effort, enjoyment and a celebration of the
achievements of all our pupils. Our concern for these high standards is also reflected in the pride we take in our school
uniform and the feeling of belonging it creates.
It is our school policy that all children wear school uniform when attending school or when participating in a school
organised event outside of normal school hours, except in Nursery where parents may choose if children wear uniform.
Aims and Objectives
The uniform is part of our school ethos and in coming to Snapethorpe Primary School, parents agree to support our
policy.
Our policy for uniform is based on the belief that school uniform:
• Promotes a sense of pride in the school and it has a positive impact on behaviour and attitudes in school;
• Develops a sense of community and belonging towards the school;
• Identifies children with our school when taking part in out of school educational activities and visits;
• Is practical and looks smart;
• Makes children feel equal to others in terms of appearance;
• Is not distracting in class (as fashion clothes and hairstyles can be);
• Is regarded as suitable wear for school and considered by most parents as good value for money;
• Is designed with health and safety in mind.
Where to buy
Uniform with the school logo*; sweatshirts and polo shirts are all available from the school office and are sold at cost
price (not for profit) from our suppliers.
All other items can be bought from a variety of shops and supermarkets at a reasonable price including second hand
shops.
If any parents do have any difficulties then please contact the school for support and guidance as we do have access to a
uniform exchange and have a number of items available in school.
*Generic items-in line with our School Uniform Policy- without the school logo will also be accepted.
Uniform Items
All Genders
White Polo Shirt (Required)
Blue Sweatshirt / Cardigan / Jumper-with or without school logo on (Required)
Grey / Black Skirt, Pinafore dress or Trousers (Required)
Plain tights or socks (Required)
Summer Option: Blue/White checked dress
Suitable outdoor footwear (black flat shoes or boots or plain black trainers)
PE Kit (All Genders)
Outdoor:
White t-shirt (Required)
Blue/ Black Shorts (Required)
Tracksuit (Optional)
Suitable footwear – Trainers (Required)
Indoor:
White t-shirt (Required)
Blue/ Black Shorts (Required)
Suitable footwear – pumps (Required)
Swimming (as required by the pools that we visit): (Pupils in Year 5)
Girls must wear a one-piece swimming costume.
Boys must wear trunks or ‘short’ swimming shorts (not baggy Bermuda type shorts).
Jewellery
For Health and Safety reasons we do not allow children to wear jewellery in school.
The exceptions to this rule are one pair of plain ear-ring studs in pierced ears, jewellery of a religious nature and a watch.
Stud ear-rings should be removed or recently pierced ears should be taped over with a plaster (provided by parents) for
PE and swimming and watches removed to prevent them causing injury.
Note: staff do not put ear studs, etc. back in if the child cannot manage it.
Hair
Hairstyles should be reasonable and appropriate for being in a learning environment at school. Extreme hairstyles would
include shaved patterns in the scalp, Mohicans and unnaturally coloured dyes. Such hairstyles are not acceptable at
school. All children, girls and boys, are required to have their hair tied back, if long enough, for PE, DT and Cookery
lessons.
Make-up
Make-up is not acceptable under any circumstances, including nail varnish.
Fake tattoos are not appropriate at school and must be removed without trace.
A child coming to school with fake tattoos will be asked to remove them.
For further information please read out Uniform Policy
