Expectations for School Uniform

At Woodhouse, we want our children to look smart when at school and feel proud to wear their uniform. Our school uniform list is:

• A bottle green Jumper or Cardigan
• A white polo shirt or shirt
• Grey or black trousers or shorts or skirt or pinafore (or a Green Gingham Dress)
• Grey, black or dark socks or tights
• Black, flat and comfortable shoes

PE Kit

Children come to school dressed ready for PE on their PE days. Our school PE kit (to be worn on a PE day) is:

• A bottle green Jumper or Cardigan or A Woodhouse PE Top
• A plain t-shirt or a Woodhouse PE T-Shirt
• Black, grey or dark tracksuit bottoms or PE shorts
• Trainers/pumps suitable for indoor or outdoor PE

All items should have your child’s name marked onto them.
All children also need a book bag, which can be a school book bag.

Uniform can be purchased from any supermarket or shop which sells school uniform.
If you would like branded uniform (e.g. a Branded school jumper with embroided logo, Branded PE Tracksuit/top etc.), then you can purchase these from the following suppliers:
Online order: Cicada Sports https://www.cicadasports.co.uk/club-zone/schools/woodhouse-primary-academy
In person order: Somal Fashions 11 Faraday Avenue, Quinton, Birmingham. B32 1JP Tel: 07969380511

Our academy always has stock of donated pre-loved uniform, shoes, outdoor coats etc. that you are welcome to take. Please ask at the office and they will direct you as appropriate.
We always welcome donations of pre-loved school uniform that you no longer require to pass on to others.

Jewellery

On health and safety grounds we do not allow children to wear jewellery (rings, necklaces, bracelets, earings etc.) at Woodhouse Primary Academy.
The exceptions to this rule are: religious bracelets, medical alert bracelets, earring studs in pierced ears and a watch, although this should not be a “smart watch” which can be linked to a mobile phone. If you feel your child will need an exception made, then you should speak to the head teacher to agree this in advance. Children must remove or cover these items during PE and games to prevent them from causing injury to themselves and others.
No makeup or nail varnish should be worn in school.

Expectations For Our School Community

Pupils

Pupils are expected to wear the correct uniform at all times (other than specified non-school uniform days) while:

• On the school premises
• Travelling to and from school
• At out-of-school events or on trips that are organised by the school, or where they are representing the school (if required)

Pupils are also expected to contact the Head Teacher if they want to request an amendment to the uniform policy in relation to their protected characteristics.

Parents and Carers

Parents and carers are expected to make sure their child has the correct uniform and PE kit, and that every item is:

• Clean
• Clearly labelled with the child’s name
• In good condition

Parents are also expected to contact the Head Teacher if they want to request an amendment to the uniform policy in relation to:

• Their child’s protected characteristics
• The cost of the uniform

Disputes about the cost of the school uniform will be:

• Resolved locally
• Dealt with in accordance with our school’s complaints policy

The school will work closely with parents to arrive at a mutually acceptable outcome.