School Uniform Policy
Aims and Objectives
Our school uniform policy is based on the notion that a school uniform promotes a sense of pride in the school, looks smart and is practical and makes children feel equal to their peers in terms of appearance.
Uniform Requirements
Enfield Academy of New Waltham uniform is
- a red sweatshirt or cardigan, preferably with the school logo on it
- a white polo shirt, preferably with the school logo on it
- grey trousers or skirts / pinafores.
- Girls may wear red gingham dresses in summer.
- Boys and girls may wear grey, smart shorts in the summer.
For PE the uniform is
- a red T-shirt, preferably with the school logo on it
- black shorts
- white or red socks
- a pair of trainers / plimsolls.
(A red PE bag with the school logo is available.)
For outdoor PE sessions pupils may also wear
- a pair of black tracksuit bottoms
- an optional ‘hoodie’ with the school logo on it
There are also book bags and fleeces available with the school logo on them.
Enfield Academy uniform is available from:
Uniform Direct
54 Victoria St, Freshney Place, Grimsby DN31 1BL
Tel. 01472 347800
Email: customerservices@uniform-direct.com
https://www.uniform-direct.com
The Uniform Hut
161-163 Freeman Street, Grimsby DN32 7AS
Tel: 07921815295
Email: THEUNIFORMHUT@GMAIL.COM
https://www.theuniformhut.co.uk/
Uniform without Enfield logos can be obtained from most supermarkets.
When is a uniform required?
Children are required to wear the uniform to school at all times for pupils in Reception to Year 6. All pupils must wear the uniform when representing the school at events off school property. Children are at all times ambassadors for the school, and never more so than when larger groups are on school trips. The children should wear the uniform with pride, as it identifies them as pupils of Enfield Academy of New Waltham. Finally, pupils should wear the PE uniform when they are representing our school at inter-school sporting events.
What about jewellery and make-up?
Pupils with pierced ears may wear a single stud-earring or a pair of stud earrings to school. For safety reasons, children must not wear rings or jewellery to school. Long hair is to be tied back. Children must not wear make-up, temporary tattoos or nail polish. Children may wear sensible hair bands to match their hair colour or in red only.
What kind of clothes are not allowed?
The shoes children wear should be sensible for both learning and play time, so strapless shoes, flip-flops and shoes with high heels are not allowed. Trainers are not allowed in the place of sensible shoes. Light-coloured jeans are not acceptable for trousers. Football strips are not acceptable for PE lessons. Brightly coloured adornments in the hair are not allowed. Extreme hairstyles are not allowed – neither are patterns shaved into the hair.
The Role of Parents
We ask all parents who send their children to Enfield Academy of New Waltham to support the school uniform policy. We believe that parents have a duty to send their children correctly dressed and ready for work. One of the responsibilities of parents is to ensure that their child has the correct uniform, and that it is clean and in good repair.
The Headteacher is responsible for enforcing the uniform policy and has the full support of the school’s Academy Improvement Committee and Enquire Learning Trust.
Reviewed September 2023
We are currently trying to establish a recycling programme for passing on outgrown school uniform. Details to follow.