School Uniform Statement

It is optional for parents to purchase a school uniform for their child at Armathwaite Community School.

Children can attend school in comfortable clothing. All that we ask is they do not wear gaming logos or jeans and all clothing is appropriate for indoor/outdoor learning. 

However, for those parents who choose to purchase a school uniform, as a school, we have a duty to make sure that the uniform parents can choose to buy is affordable, in line with statutory guidance from the Department for Education on the cost of school uniform.  

We understand that items with distinctive characteristics (such as branded items, or items that have to have a school logo or a unique fabric/colour/design) cannot be purchased from a wide range of retailers and that requiring many such items limits parents’ ability to ‘shop around’ for a low price.   

We will make sure our school uniform: 

·         Is available at a reasonable cost.  

·         Provides the best value for money for parents/carers. 

We will do this by:

• Carefully considering whether any items with distinctive characteristics are necessary.
• Limiting any items with distinctive characteristics where possible.
• Limiting items with distinctive characteristics to low-cost or long-lasting items, such as ties.  
• Considering cheaper alternatives to school-branded items, such as logos that can be ironed on, as long as this doesn’t compromise quality and durability.
• Avoiding specific requirements for items pupils could wear on non-school days, such as coats, bags and shoes.  
• Keeping the number of optional branded items to a minimum, so that the school’s uniform can act as a social leveller.
• Avoiding different uniform requirements for different classes.
• Avoiding different uniform requirements for extra-curricular activities.  
• Making sure that arrangements are in place for parents to acquire second-hand uniform items  
• Avoiding frequent changes to uniform specifications and minimising the financial impact on parents of any changes 
• Consulting with parents and pupils on any proposed significant changes to the uniform statement and carefully consider any complaints about this

PE Kit

 

Children are required to wear the following kit for PE lessons. This is to ensure that children are safe when doing their PE lessons. We ask that hair is tied up and jewellery is removed.

 

Indoor

• White T-shirt
• Black shorts

Outdoor 

• Joggers and jumper (plain)
• Trainers

 

 

If parents do wish to purchase a school uniform for their child (Jumpers and/or a fleece jacket), please ask the school office for further details - 01697472296.