BodiamUniform
Principles & aims
At Bodiam we believe that the wearing of a school uniform instils a sense of pride, unity and community spirit and expect all children to wear the correct school uniform.
Our policy for children’s school uniform is based on the belief that a school uniform:
- promotes a sense of pride in the school
- engenders a feeling of community and belonging
- is practical and smart
- identifies the children with the school
- is not distracting in class (as fashion clothes might be)
- makes children feel equal to their peers in terms of appearance
- is regarded as suitable, and good value for money, by most parents
- has been designed with health and safety in mind.
Winter uniform
- Royal blue jumper or cardigan with school logo
- Red polo shirt
- Mid-grey skirt, pinafore or trousers
- Grey tights or socks
- Black shoes (not trainers)
Summer uniform
- Royal blue jumper or cardigan with school logo
- Red gingham dress
- Red polo shirt
- Mid-grey trousers or shorts
- Grey socks
- Black shoes (not trainers)
PE kit
- Royal blue t-shirt with school logo
- Red shorts
- Black joggers permissible in winter
- Gym bag
- Trainers or plimsolls
Hair
Long or mid-length hair should be tied back. Hair bands or slides may be worn but these should be school colours and simple in style. Fashion accessories, elaborate hair bands and extreme hair styles including coloured hair are not permitted.
Jewellery
On health and safety grounds, and in line with ESCC policy, we do not allow children to wear jewellery in our school. Stud earrings may be worn but will need to be covered with tape or removed for PE. These must be a plain colour only. Fashion earrings are not permitted.
We encourage parents to make use of the summer holidays for ear piercing. This will enable ears to heal before returning to school in September.
Uniform supplier
Our school uniform is supplied by Superstitch and is available in store or online:
Superstitch, 7 Castleham Road, St Leonards on Sea, TN38 9NR
Tel: 01424 852225 www.superstitch86.co.uk
We appreciate that some items are available elsewhere at lower prices than our suppliers. Non-logo items may be purchased from high street stores or superstores, providing that they are the right colour. This includes the grey trousers, shorts, skirts, plain red polo shirts and red gingham dresses
It is essential that all items of uniform are clearly labelled with the child’s name.