School Uniform
The Staff and Governors expect that all children will wear the following school uniform:
- Grey or Black Trousers
- Grey or Black Skirt or Tunic
- White or Dark Purple Polo Shirt or Shirt
- White Blouse
- Purple Sweatshirt or Sweat Cardigan
- Purple /White Checked Dress
- Grey or White ankle or knee length socks (not ‘trainer’ socks)
- Black shoes (with laces or straps). These should be sturdy and watertight.
School branded sweatshirts, cardigans, bookbags and PE bags are available from myclothing.com. School fleeces are optional.
Please note that whilst uniform featuring the school’s logo is available, it is by no means compulsory. Plain uniform in the appropriate colours is the expected standard and these items can be purchased from many supermarkets or other low-cost clothing suppliers.
For second hand uniform, the Tiptree Community Hub do have items available: https://www.facebook.com/TiptreeCommunityHubCIC
Alternatively, please visit the Essex Free School Uniform Facebook page. This organisation may be able to help with your uniform needs.
Jewellery and make up (including nail varnish) should not be worn in school. Please note that mobile phones, music systems and electronic games are not to be brought into school.
Earrings are not allowed, except for children with pierced ears, who may wear simple studs on those days when they do not have swimming or PE. On swimming and PE days earrings should be removed for the duration of the lesson. Children may not swim with earrings. Please remember that as new earrings cannot be removed for 6 weeks, we recommend new piercings at the beginning of the 6 week summer holiday.
Children may wear an ordinary watch when they are able to tell the time but responsibility for its safe keeping belongs to them, and the school will not be held responsible for any losses. Smart watches are not allowed.
PE Uniform
Correct PE kit is very important both for reasons of safety and hygiene. On PE days the children are expected to come to school wearing their PE kit. The PE uniform consists of:
- Black shorts or jogging bottoms
- White round-necked, plain T-shirt
- School jumper
- Trainers or plimsolls
- All items need to be clearly labelled with the child’s name
Please note that for safety reasons we ask all children with long hair to tie their hair back at all times, but particularly during PE and games lessons.
All Uniform is available from www.myclothing.com