Castle Park has considered a range of factors in developing a school uniform policy. As well as thinking about the cost for parents, the school has taken the following into consideration:
- how the uniform can create a shared identity and common sense of purpose
- what is required practically for classroom lessons or for sport
- obligations under the Equality Act 2010
- safeguarding and health and safety considerations
- the wishes of parents and pupils
Provision of second-hand uniforms
Second-hand uniforms can benefit all parents. In addition, by extending the life of garments, it’s a more sustainable practice.
Our school is very fortunate to have an active Parent Teacher Association (Friends of Castle Park), who regularly organise second hand uniform sales. Items include sweatshirts, cardigans, trousers, summer dresses and PE kit. All funds from these sales are reinvested back into school.
When attending school, pupils are expected to wear:
- School sweatshirt or school cardigan.
- Plain grey or black trousers or shorts.
- Plain grey or black skirts or blue and white gingham dresses may be worn in warmer weather.
- Plain white shirts, blouses or white polo shirts.
- Flat shoes, sandals or black trainers (no heels or cumbersome footwear which may cause a health and safety issue).
For P.E. pupils are expected to wear:
- Plain dark blue or navy shorts.
- Plain white t-shirt.
- Plain dark blue or navy tracksuit bottoms and top (optional for colder weather).
- Plain dark blue or navy fleece (optional for colder weather).
- Plain black pumps or sports trainers.
- Sun hats are recommended for school playtimes in hot weather.
- Hairstyles should not be extreme and dyed hair should be avoided.
- Sweatshirts and cardigans with the school logo can be purchased online.
Click HERE to see information about ordering uniform online.
Jewellery can be a health and safety risk in school and is not allowed apart from watches and small earring studs in the earlobes (which must be removed during P.E. and swimming). We would encourage parents to get their child’s ears pierced in the summer holiday so that the holes are completely healed by the autumn term.
