Uniform

It is important that all pupils where the correct school uniform. At Abbotsweld school uniform:  

• promotes a sense of pride in the school;
• fosters a feeling of community and belonging;
• is practical and smart and sets a high standard of appearance for all;
• makes children feel equal to their peers in terms of appearance.

Girls

• White polo shirt/shirt with school motif or plain white polo shirt
• Red sweatshirt or cardigan with school motif.
• Plain grey or black skirt, or plain grey or black trousers (not leggings/jeans or skinny trousers).
• In the summer, girls may wear a red and white check/gingham uniform dress.
• Grey, white, or black socks; neutral colour, black, grey, white or Red tights.
• Black shoes (either lace-up, Velcro, zip or buckle fastening)
• In addition children may wear a watch.

Boys

• White polo shirt/shirt with school motif or plain white polo shirt
• Red sweatshirt with school motif.
• Plain grey or black trousers.
• In the summer, boys may wear plain , dark grey or black tailored knee length shorts.
• Grey, white, or black socks.
• Black shoes (either lace-up, Velcro, zip or buckle fastening).

NB. In addition children may wear a watch and small stud earrings but no other form of jewellery. Hair accessories should follow school colours and be smart. There should be no make-up or nail varnish worn in school.

PE Kit

• Coloured house t-shirt, plain black shorts, white socks.
• Training shoes/plimsolls.
• No earrings, tape cannot be used and earrings must be removed by the child.

Other Equipment needed

Your child will also need a school bag and a drinks bottle.

School Uniform Shop

You can buy all uniform, with the logo on, from Top Form in The Stow, Harlow.

90-91 The Stow,
Harlow,
Essex,
CM20 3AP

Tel:01279 434813
www.top-form.co.uk

Use sew in or iron on name labels in EVERYTHING! 30 red sweatshirts look the same and often pen becomes illegible or wears off after a few washes!

If your child is in Reception or Year 1, find out which days your child has PE so you can make sure your child is wearing clothes that are easy to get off and back on. Also, buy shoes with Velcro straps until your child is confident doing buckles for laces.

How much uniform to buy?

Many parents have asked for guidance on this.  Questions to ask;

1. How messy are your children?
2. How often do you wash?

We’d recommend having at least;

• 4 polo shirts
• 2 pairs of trousers/skirts/dresses
• 2 sweatshirts/cardigans
• PE kits – 1 set is usually enough as children keep them in school and they only come home for washing at the end of each half term.