Uniform

Uniform gives all children a sense of identity and ‘belonging’ to The Arbours Family. Uniform helps maintain a neat and clean appearance that will be transferred to other aspects of children’s education and life in general. A clear, simple approach to uniform allows for clarity between teacher, parent and pupil about what should be worn to school. So that children feel pride in their school and in themselves.

What are our expectations?

• That all adults (families, teachers and support staff) support children to wear full school uniform, including school PE kit.
• That all staff expect the highest possible standard of dress from all pupils.
• That all children from Reception to Year 6 wear smart uniform each day, according to our uniform guidelines.

Uniform Guidelines

Uniform Items: 
Trousers (long or short), skirt or pinafore dress - grey, navy blue or black
White Polo Shirt - with or without school logo
White hard collared short sleeved shirt & school tie - optional for years 3-6
Navy blue sweatshirt, cardigan or fleece - with school logo
Socks or tights - white, grey, navy blue or black
School shoes - black or navy blue
Summer dress (summer term only) - blue or green gingham checked
Small hair bows & bands - navy, green, black or white 

PE Kit Items: 
PE shorts- grey, navy blue or black
Tracksuit bottoms- grey, navy blue or black
House colour T-shirt - with school logo
Plain trainers - grey, navy blue or black
Black plimsoles 

Book bags with the school logo cost £7.00 and are available to purchase from school, they must be paid for using Bromcom Pay. 

Where to purchase school uniform:

• Non branded school uniform items can be purchased from the outlet of parent’s choice. 
• Branded school uniform items can be purchased from Stevensons, either in store or on line.   

Stevensons, 40-42 Abington Square, Northampton.  NN1 4AA

online link: https://www.stevenson.co.uk/ 

Examples of suppliers & cost of uniform items - Nov 2022

Pre-loved school uniform:

The school accepts donations of pre-loved school uniform items throughout the year.  These are put into the spare uniform stock.

Any un-named lost property is kept for up to a year.  At the end of the academic year these items will be washed and added to the spare uniform stock.

If a parent requires pre-loved items at any time and we have them in the spare uniform stock, they are given to the parent.

Periodically when we have a good stock of spare items we will inform parents via our school newsletter & MCAS that we are holding a pre-loved uniform stall in school on a specified date/time.  Parents are invited to take any items they require.

OLD SCHOOL UNIFORM service

The Arbours Primary Academy is also registered with the OLD SCHOOL UNIFORM service. This is a free to use, online platform, where parents can buy and sell pre-loved school uniform items.

To use this service register for an account using this link:  http://www.oldschooluniform.co.uk/    

For more information about this service follow this link:   https://oldschooluniform.co.uk/HowItWorks/

Further Clarification

•  Children should not wear make-up, nail polish, false nails, visible temporary tattoos or jewellery,   except for small stud earrings or a discrete watch.
•  Hairstyles should be sensible and suitable for school, and hair accessories must be discreet.
•  Soft elasticated trousers, such as leggings or jogging trousers may not be worn as part of the main   school uniform.
•  Some spare school uniform is available in school if none is available at home.
•  PE kits must be kept in school, in a PE bag. 
•  Parents will be advised when class swimming lessons are due to take place.  Pupils will need to bring   suitable swimwear, a swimming hat and a towel to each swimming session.
•  In the interest of safety earrings must be removed for PE & swimming activities (staff are not allowed to   remove a child’s earrings).
•  Flat school shoes with the toes covered should be worn by all children
•  School bags should be brought daily with reading books inside