Elland C of E Junior, Infant & Nursery School (VA)

School Uniform

Uniform Policy

FAQs

Where can I buy uniform?

Logo uniform items are available for purchase from:

My Clothing (online)

myclothing.com

Ziggy’s Schoolwear, 6-8 Albion Street, Halifax, HX1 1DU

ziggysschoolwearhalifax.co.uk

Shaw Hardcastle, 20-22 Commercial Street, Halifax, HX1 1TA.

Smartschoolwearcentre.co.uk

Logo items are optional.

All our school uniform items (without logo) can be bought from supermarkets and other high street suppliers.

Is the uniform different for girls and boys?

Our uniform policy is gender neutral. Families may choose any options from the uniform policy, regardless of how shops label them.

What does ‘practical’ mean?

• Learning is active! In choosing uniform, especially shoes, please consider first your child’s comfort and ability to move and play. Pick supportive, flat shoes which stay firmly on your child’s feet when they run. Heels, flip flops, sliders, crocs etc. are not appropriate due to safety.
• Choosing clothes with fastenings children can do themselves such as Velcro shoes or pull on trousers helps with independence. Consider the season - you can choose shorts or summer dresses in hot weather, and add warm underlayers in winter. Accessories such as sun hats or warm gloves for outdoors are recommended when the weather requires it.

 Affordability

• We understand that the costs of school uniform are a concern to many. We have kept this in mind with our uniform policy and have made all logo/branded items optional. A full set of our uniform can be bought at supermarkets or other high street suppliers, where items are often sold in multipacks, keeping the cost down.
• If your family is struggling with the cost of uniform, please get in touch with school.

Free School Uniform

• The YMCA Halifax offers free school uniforms to families. These are good-quality, second-hand items and can be collected from the Halifax town centre shop. Opening times are on the website: www.halifaxymca.or.uk/school-uniform.html
• Halifax YMCA, 13 Crossley Street. Halifax. HX1 1UG.
• Elland CE School hold a small number of good quality, pre-loved items of uniform. Families are welcome to view and take from our selection at any time. Please speak to a member of staff or the office to arrange this.

 What if a child has incorrect uniform?

• We expect families to support pupils to do their best to wear uniform to school each day. In the event that a child does not have the correct uniform at school, we may lend spare items or may contact parents to find out why or to rectify this, particularly if it’s an ongoing issue. We will not sanction pupils for having incorrect uniform.
• Please get in touch with us if issues arise affecting your child’s uniform.