Uniform

Federated School Uniform

All children are required to wear school uniform at Balksbury Federation as it is practical, looks smart and creates a strong sense of federated identity.  The school colours are red, white and grey. 
 

Since 2020, in order to support families financially and also for ease of purchasing, the only item of school uniform which requires the school logo is the jumper or cardigan. If you are a family who is struggling financially in purchasing a logo sweatshirt, please talk to the Leadership Team who will be happy to offer support. Please note that our PTA also carries out several pre-loved uniform sales each year.

You can order uniform from Stitch-a-Logo Click here to order.

Uniform

Red logo sweatshirts or red logo cardigan

Plain white polo shirts

Grey trousers or grey school style shorts (no jeans, jeggings or leggings)

Grey skirt/dress

Red gingham summer dresses

Grey, black or white socks

Red, grey or black tights

Shoes

Sensible, flat, plain black shoes or plain black trainers without logo 

Book Bags

The Infant School use book bags for reading books.  You can order these from Stitch-a-Logo

PE Kit

A change of clothing PE Kit, is necessary for all forms of physical exercise for safety and hygiene reasons.  It should consist of:

• Plain black shorts
• Plain red or white T-shirt
• Plimsolls or trainers (young children to have velcro fastening)
• Sweatshirt and track bottoms for winter months (this does not have to be in school colours)

Long hair must be tied back. Additionally, the use of swimming caps must be worn for hair shoulder length or longer.

The wearing of sensory aids such as glasses or hearing aids will be guided by the nature of the activity.  Please talk to your class teacher about the PE that is planned for your child's year group.

PE kit should be kept in a draw string bag on the child's peg (Infant School) or locker (Junior School).  PE kit should be in school for Monday and go home on Friday.

Please name all items of uniform clearly.  Items unnamed will go to the PTA second hand uniform shop at the end of term.

Jewellery

Balksbury Federation follows Hampshire County Health and Safety requirements for jewellery so it is discouraged and children will be asked to remove anything other than small studs or small hooped sleepers and a watch. If your child wears jewellery for religious or medical reasons, please ensure that you write to your child's school so we are aware.

Due to Health and Safety laws we request that children do not wear any kind of jewellery during PE lessons and it would be advisable if you child finds it difficult to remove earrings, that they leave them at home on the day of PE.  All jewellery removed at school will need to be kept in your child's drawer (Infant School) or locker (Junior School).  If your child wears a bracelet for religious or medical reasons (see above), please note that a sweat band must be worn over the bracelet during PE.

Please note: If your child cannot remove earrings because they are still within the time frame of not being taken out, or ears are taking longer for earrings to be comfortably removed, you must send your child to school with them taped with micropore tape (bought at a chemist).  Elastoplast or sellotape must not be used.  The federation does not keep, and, cannot provide tape for your child.

Hair

Long hair must be tied up for PE, Art, DT and Science where safety is paramount - please ensure your child has a hair tie or scrunchy in school. If children choose to wear hairbands or other hair accessories, these should be simple and plain. Children are not permitted to wear headbands with large bows or other decorations. Hair should not be coloured.

Make Up and Nail Varnish

Children are not permitted to wear make up or nail varnish whilst at school.