At Homefield Primary and SSC we have a “relaxed” uniform policy for the Early Years. We believe that children learn best when they feel relaxed, can independently manage their clothes and toileting, and are ready to learn in all areas of the school. Learning outside is good for mental health and wellbeing and children should wear clothes that allow them to make the most of school life.

Children in the Reception Year are encouraged to wear easy to wear clothes in our school colours. In Years 1 and 2 learners may continue to wear these types of clothes, or adopt the more formal school uniform clothes.

In Key Stage 2 learners are expected to wear the school uniform as set out in the uniform Appendix A below.

Our school has a duty to make sure that the uniform 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. 

Our school’s uniform  - 

• Required Branded items: None
• Optional Branded items: School Jumper or Cardigan, Polo Shirts, Hoodies, P.E. T-shirts. Generic items: PE Kit and clothing for Forest Schools
• Expectations for PE: If your child chooses to wear our active uniform, there is no need to purchase alternative P.E. wear.  However, if your child chooses to wear traditional uniform of skirt/trousers/Summer dress, they will need navy or black P.E. shorts, a school embroidered navy-blue t-shirt or plain white t-shirt, and plimsolls/trainers, which should be worn to school on PE days. When children do outdoor games, they can wear a tracksuit.
• Expectations for jewellery and hairstyles: jewellery is not permitted for health and safety reasons. The only exceptions are small stud earrings or jewellery worn for religious or cultural reasons. Earrings must be removed or taped over for PE sessions. All long hair should be tied back for Health and Safety reasons.
• Expectations for shoes: black or white shoes or trainers (black or white). Sandals, if worn, must have a back strap and socks must be worn at all times.
• Forest School: long sleeved tops and trousers or leggings should be worn. Wet weather clothes – waterproof jacket with a hood, waterproof trousers and wellies should also be worn.

Where to purchase it

• Logo items can be purchased from the lower school and upper school sites.
• All generic items can be purchased at most supermarkets or large clothing retailers that stock school uniform
• Second hand uniform is available all year round via the school office. We encourage parents to bring their old uniform in that is still in good condition to pass on to other parents/carers.