School Uniform Policy

Policy details

• Date created - 11/10/23
• Date reviewed - 03/06/26
• Next review date - 31/07/27
• Policy owner - Michelle Khambhaita [Penny Oaks]

At Co-op Academy Penny Oaks children in the Nursery and school are expected to wear the full school uniform at all times.  We understand the benefits to the children of not being distracted by the dictates of fashion and believe that wearing their uniform gives them a sense of belonging to their school.  We ask parents to support us by ensuring that their children are provided with a complete uniform, including a full P.E. kit, at all times.  We also ask that ALL items of school uniform are labelled with the child’s name and we do not accept responsibility for the loss of items of clothing which are not clearly marked.

All children are expected to wear the correct colour uniform but in order to keep costs to a minimum we do not insist on branded items with the school logo.

At Penny Oaks we ensure that our school uniform is affordable and consider the total cost of school uniform, considering all items of uniform or clothing parents will need to provide while their child is at the school.

When choosing a uniform supplier, we will ensure that they give the highest priority to cost and value for money (including the quality and durability of the garment). We ensure that our uniform is available from more than one local supplier to provide parents with a wider choice and better value for money.

We ensure that pre-loved uniforms are available for parents to acquire, parents should ask about these at the school office.  

We will ensure that we engage with parents and pupils over any future school uniform changes.

Our School uniform:

Daily uniform                                                                                              

Black trousers (or skirts if preferred)

Primrose yellow polo shirt

Forest-green jumper (a logo version is available from the uniform shops listed below but not essential)

In the summer term, black school shorts or yellow or green checked summer dresses are also permitted.

Black or white socks

Black shoes or fully black trainers

Children must not wear flimsy, strappy sandals as these carry safety risks when running in the playground.

All footwear should be entirely black - we prefer school shoes but trainers are acceptable as long as they are entirely black with no coloured markings

PE Kit

White t-shirt

Black shorts, leggings or tracksuit bottoms

Black tracksuit top

Pair of trainers (any colour)

Children in Reception class only:

P.E. kit must be kept in a drawstring P.E. bag which must have the child’s name on. ALL items of P.E. kit, including trainers, must have the child’s name on.

Children in Year 1 – 6:

PE kits are worn into school on the day of PE

Children in the Nursery do not require a PE Kit.

Jewellery

For health and safety reasons jewellery must not be worn, apart from one pair of ear studs and watches. Children will be asked to remove all other forms of jewellery.

Book Bag

Children in school will require a bookbag to enable them to take home a reading book, library book and any homework they may receive. Book bags with the Penny Oaks logo can be purchased from any of our uniform shop partners otherwise a book bag of any colour is acceptable.

Coats

Children are required to wear a sensible, warm coat in the winter, preferably with a hood to keep them dry in the rain. Hats, gloves and scarfs are also advisable in the winter months. A lightweight jacket is needed for the warmer months and on sunnier days a summer hat would be advisable.

Cultural dress

Headscarves and turbans should be black or forest green to match the colour of the school jumper.