At The Barnehurst Federation, we believe that wearing a school uniform helps children feel a sense of pride, belonging and identity within our school community. We ask that all children wear the school uniform and encourage them to maintain a high standard of clean, smart and tidy dress.
We recognise the importance of keeping school uniform affordable for families. Most uniform items can be purchased from high street retailers and supermarkets. While branded uniform is available, unbranded items of the correct colour are accepted for almost all clothing.
Branded school jumpers and cardigans are encouraged, as they help children feel part of the school community and make identification easier, but they are not compulsory. All other branded clothing items are entirely optional.
The only compulsory branded items are:
- The school book bag for children in EYFS.
- The school tie for children who choose to wear a formal school shirt instead of a polo shirt.
Branded uniform, book bags and ties are available to purchase from Casey's Schoolwear.
The Friends of Barnehurst run a Nearly New Uniform Shop, which is available to all parents and carers. It is open on Friday mornings from the playground bunker behind the library. Alternatively, you can email friendsofbarnehurst@gmail.com to check whether the items you need are currently in stock.
Please ensure that every item of your child's school uniform is clearly labelled with their name to help us return any lost property promptly.
Uniform
Cardigan (maroon with embroidered script) or Jumper (maroon with embroidered script) or maroon unbranded
Blouses (saxe blue) or Shirts (saxe blue) - Children wearing shirts or blouses must wear a tie
Polo shirt (sky blue)
Skirt (maroon or grey)
Pinafore (maroon)
Trousers (grey)
Shorts (grey or blue and white check)
Summer dress (blue and white check)
Tights (black or grey)
Socks (black, grey with winter uniform and white with summer)
Backpack (maroon, badged optional or black - see below for further guidance)
Sensible black school shoes (No black trainers or similar or open toed/open backed shoes)
Early Years Uniform
Shorts, skorts or cycling shorts (royal blue)
Socks (black or grey)
Waterproof trousers (navy blue)
Wellington boots
Sensible black school shoes (No black trainers or similar or open toed/open backed shoes)
Bookbag (maroon, badged)
Optional Uniform
Rucksack (maroon, badged or black)
Waterproof set (navy, optional)
Fleece jacket (maroon, reversible with embroidered script)
P.E. bag (maroon, badged)
PE Kit
T-shirt(white, short sleeve)
Shorts, skorts or cycling shorts (royal blue)
Maroon Tracksuit - Sweatshirt (plain maroon) Joggers (plain maroon)
Plimsolls for dance and gymnastics (black, velcro ) unless children have safety grip socks
Trainers for everything else (velcro if children cannot do their own laces)
Hair and Accessories
We would request that hair accessories should be of a small and simple design and if possible in school colours.
Children with long hair should wear it fastened back. Extreme hairstyles considered inappropriate by the Senior Leadership Team are not permitted e.g. emblems, lines shaved into the hair, dyed hair, Mohicans, etc.
Make up and nail varnish are not acceptable.
Only small, single stud earrings may be worn which must be one colour and of a plain design. All earrings, jewellery and hair decorations MUST be removed by the child during PE.
Money, valuables and personal belongings
Children should not bring money to school unless for a good reason. The school will take no responsibility for money or valuables left in desks, coat pockets or bags in the cloakrooms. All money brought in for donations etc must always be paid in first thing in the morning and should be brought in a sealed, labelled envelope.
Articles such as rings, necklaces, bracelets etc are not appropriate wear for school and should be left at home. Watches and Fitbits may be worn at the owners risk, alarms should be turned off during school time and these should not be connected to the internet or play games.
Mobile phones or other digital equipment must not be brought in the Infant School under any circumstances. Any items brought in by Junior children must be left in the Junior school office or with a class teacher upon arrival and retrieved at home time.
