School Uniform

The School Uniform

All school uniform can be ordered online and either delivered to school or, for a small charge, direct to your home. Please follow the below link.

Parents are asked to observe the dress code outlined below on this page and also in the School Uniform Policy listed below.

Years 3 & 4

Grey jumper/cardigan or branded school sweatshirt/cardigan (branding is optional)
Black or grey trousers/skirt/tailored shorts (no cycling shorts, tight fitting shorts or leggings)
White polo shirt or branded school polo-shirt (branding is optional)
Black, white or grey socks
Plain black shoes with no coloured branding
Red summer dresses

Years 5 & 6

Grey branded school blazer (this must be worn every day)
Red/black tie (this must be worn every day)
Black or grey trousers/skirt/tailored shorts (no cycling shorts, tight fitting shorts or leggings)
White button-up shirt/blouse (no polo shirts)
Black, white or grey socks
Plain black shoes with no coloured branding

P.E. Kit

White t-shirt (either plain or with The Forest View Academy logo)
Black shorts or jogging bottoms
Black, white or grey socks
Trainers
Pupils may bring a plain jacket/sweatshirt for outdoor PE if necessary.

Jewellery/Hairstyles/Make-up

Jewellery should not be worn to school (except ear studs on lower lobe).
Aside from single ear studs on lower lobe, no other piercings are allowed. This includes nose, lip and helix piercings.
No make-up should be worn.
No nail varnish or acrylic/fake nails – pupils’ nails should be their ‘natural’ nails.
Long hair should be tied back with a bobble. Pupils should not have dyed hair or patterns cut in to their hair.

The Role of Parents

We ask parents to support the school uniform policy and to ensure that their child has the correct uniform, and that it is clean and in good repair. If any parent has any concerns about the uniform policy, they should speak with the Principal. The Sir Donald Bailey Academy welcomes children from all backgrounds and faith communities. If there are serious reasons, for example on religious grounds, why parents want their child to wear clothes that differ from the school uniform, the school will consider such requests.

The Role of Trustees

The Trustees support the Principal with the school uniform policy. It considers all parental concerns about the uniform policy and liaises with the Principal to ensure that the policy is fair and dealt with sensitively. It is the Trustees’ responsibility to ensure that the school uniform meets all regulations concerning equal opportunities. Trustees ensure that the school uniform policy helps children to dress sensibly, in clothing that is hardwearing, safe and practical.

Children Not in Correct Uniform

It is our expectation that all children come in the correct uniform. Should any parent not follow this guidance we will ask parents to comply and, if needed, arrange a meeting to discuss any serious reasons why correct uniform isn’t being worn.

Arrangements

Key Information

Parent & Child

Statutory Info