Fordham Primary School

Fordham Primary School

Uniform

A school uniform gives a school a sense of identity,  belonging and pride. It also ensures all pupils are on an equal footing, provides good value for money and minimises conflict in the morning about what clothing should be worn!  The Governing Body strongly encourages pupils to wear school uniform; please adhere to these guidelines at all times.

We use Brigade and orders can be made online and delivered straight to your door. The website link for the uniform supplier is www.brigade.uk.com

Please ensure all items are named and check regularly that your writing / labels can still be read clearly.

 Lower Body:

  • Grey / black / navy trousers or shorts (no jeans or sportswear including leggings)
  • Grey / black / navy skirt, culottes or pinafore dress 
  • Grey / black / white or navy socks / tights
Upper Body:
  • White / navy polo shirt or blouse - with or without school logo
  • Navy sweatshirt / cardigan - with or without school logo
  • Blue and white striped / checked cotton dress 

Footwear: 

  • Black or navy flat shoes. In cases of adverse weather, appropriate boots can be brought to school in a named bag so children can change for play times.

P.E. Kit:  

  • T-shirt in child’s house colour (with or without school logo)
  • Plain black/navy/grey shorts (these must be at least mid-thigh length - any child not wearing appropriate shorts will be asked to wear spare PE shorts and will be expected to wash and return in a timely manner afterwards)
  • Plain black/navy/grey jogging bottoms and warm jumper (for colder weather)
  • Appropriate footwear for indoor/outdoor activities (ideally trainers)

Children can come to school in their PE kit and stay in it all day. 

Swimming:  

  • Boys to wear swimming trunks / shorts
  • Girls to wear an all-in-one swimming costume (no bikinis)
  • All children must wear a swimming hat
  • Goggles are optional but national advice is that these should not be worn

Jewellery, such as bracelets or necklaces, should not be worn to school. 

Health and Safety regulations about wearing jewellery for PE state: earrings, ear studs and other jewellery (metal or plastic) must not be worn during sporting activities, PE, or swimming. If ears have been pierced recently and cannot be removed, we will endeavour to make necessary adjustments so that they can still be active during their PE lessons however, this may mean that they are unable to take part in team/partner/certain apparatus activities. If earrings can be removed but children cannot do this independently, please remove your child's earrings before school on PE days. 

Longer hair must be tied back before children take part in physical activity. 

All watches must be removed before children take part in physical activity. 

Please ensure that hair styles are appropriate for a school environment.  Hair accessories should also be plain.

Name Tags

The school receives commission for any name tags that are ordered through MyNametags.com using the School ID No. 31036. Please click here for more details.