Uniform is Important because it...
a) ...shows children that they belong;
b) ...helps children to focus on learning;
c) ...helps all children feel equal.

Our full policy is available to download at the bottom of this page.
The policy outlines our aims, including ensuring the uniform is at a reasonable cost and best value for money. The policy also ensures we avoid discrimination in line with our legal duties under the Equality Act 2010.

To keep our uniform affordable, the school logo is only required on sweatshirts and cardigans.
Other items can be plain, without a logo. 

School uniform item requiring the school logo:
• Green sweatshirt, jumper or cardigan with the school logo on it

School uniform items that do not require the school logo:
• White shirt/ blouse or white polo shirt
• Grey trousers, or grey skirt, or grey pinafore dress, or green and white summer dress.
• White, black, green or grey socks or tights (no cycle shorts or leggings)

Footwear
Pupils must wear closed-toe, hard-soled, all black, plain shoes with a flat sole. Shoes with flashing lights are inappropriate for school. Trainers are not permitted except for PE as outlined in the PE kit.
Boots are permitted in the winter provided they are flat-soled, plain black and no higher than the ankle.

                  Acceptable examples                                                                                                    Unacceptable examples
                                                                    
                                                                                                                                    
Hats, headscarves or headwear
Pupils are not allowed to wear hats, headscarves or any other head covering inside the school building unless it is due to religious, cultural or medical reasons. Any head covering for religious or cultural values or hair accessories that are worn such as slides, ribbons, bobbles or bands should be simple and plain. Pupils are allowed to cover their head for religious or cultural reasons in Elsley colours only (black/ green/ white) and without decoration or embellishment.

Hairstyles
Our school recognises and is proud to celebrate our diverse community. Different cultures prescribe different levels of importance to hairstyles and hair colouring. Whilst recognising this, we also want to ensure that there are clear boundaries, that hair does not distract from learning and ensure pupils are prepared for their future place at secondary school and within society.
Pupils’ hair should be neatly groomed for appearance and health and safety. Pupils’ faces should not be obscured or covered so that teachers can judge their engagement with learning and their participation in discussions and practical activities. No hairstyle should hide a child’s face.
Pupils may not wear designs or words cut into their hair or eyebrows or lines shaved into their hair.
Pupils’ hair is expected to be its natural colour. If a pupil’s hair has been dyed, the school will expect parents/ carers to urgently address this, returning the child’s hair to a natural colour.

Bags
We do not specify a type of school bag or PE bag.
Bags with an Elsley logo are available from the uniform suppliers. These are optional.

Outdoor Clothing
We do not specify a type of coat or hat to wear when travelling to or from school.

Jewellery/ Accessories
For health and safety as well as equality and inclusion, pupils may not wear any jewellery except for one watch
(with no sound effects, no games and not a smart watch). Pupils are allowed to wear plain studded earrings. These should not be bigger than the lobe. On PE days these should be removed or covered with a plaster/ medical tape to avoid injury. Nose rings are not permitted. Jewellery requested to be worn for religious reasons should be removed or covered during PE. Our school will be unable to take any responsibility for any watches or jewellery that are lost or damaged.

Make-up
Pupils are not permitted to wear make-up, fingernail polish or false nails.

Naming clothing and property
Please ensure all clothing and property is clearly marked so that lost articles may be easily traced and returned. Our school cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to pupils’ property and valuables.

PE Kit
Children are expected to wear their PE kit to school, on the specified day for their year group.
• Plain black shorts or jogging bottoms.
• White aertex PE shirt or white t-shirt
• White socks
• Plimsolls or trainers provided these are entirely plain black and with no obvious logo or branding

When children go swimming, they will need a swimming kit:
Swim-suit/shorts, swimming cap, towel and £1 for the changing room locker. 
If you prefer your child to dress more modestly, please send a t-shirt and/or leggings to wear over the swimsuit. It is important that ALL children have their entitlement to swim. 

To purchase uniform items with the Elsley logo, there are 2 options:

1) ONLINE sales from MyClothing.com
By ordering through MyClothing.com this also provides a small donation to the school for each sale:  
https://myclothing.com/collections/elsley-primary-school-25576

2) Rumbles Uniform shop is a local high street store: https://www.rumblesuniform.com 

RUMBLES UNIFORM SHOP 
598 HIGH ROAD
WEMBLEY
HA0 2AF
Store Open: Monday to Saturday (10am to 5pm)   
Tel: 020 8902 1393