Our school believes that the appearance of the members of their community is important. Children come to school not merely for academic purposes but also to absorb an ethos and culture which is reflected in the general behaviour and high expectations. We believe that a school uniform can improve learning by reducing distraction, sharpening focus on schoolwork and making the classroom a more serious environment, allowing children to perform better academically.

School uniform means that pupils don't have to worry about peer pressure when it comes to their clothes. There is no competition about being dressed in the latest trend, which would put a great deal of financial pressure on pupils and parents.

Our policy is based on the notion that a school uniform:

• Promotes a sense of pride and belonging in and to the school;
• Engenders a feeling of community and belonging;
• Is practical and smart; - by having a smart appearance within school, it is one factor among many which assists in instilling an awareness of, and appreciation for high standards generally;
• Identifies the children with the school;
• Is not distracting in class (as fashion clothes might be);
• Makes children feel equal to their peers in terms of appearance eradicating social and economic differences between children;
• Is regarded as suitable, and good value for money, by most parents;
• Has been designed with health and safety in mind. Pupils can be easily identified as belonging to Castercliff Primary Academy when on school trips or out in the community. Certain items of clothing pose health and safety risks, most particularly in practical lessons such as PE, Technology and Science but also generally around the school.

Jewellery, Nail Varnish and Watches:

• For the safety of all children, the only jewellery to be worn by pupils in school is a single pair of plain stud earrings. All earrings must be removed for PE and Sport activities. If earrings cannot be removed, they must be covered with plasters for PE and Sport activities.
• Nail Polish is not permitted.
• Smart watches must not be worn by children in school.

Our uniform consists of:

• Purple school coat with logo
• Purple fleece with logo
• White Polo Shirt: from any supplier/supermarket
• Grey trousers or skirt or pinafore: from any supplier/supermarket
• Black flat shoes not trainers: from any supplier/supermarket
• Optional White headscarf for girls

Our PE Uniform:

When your child has PE, they are able to come to school in their PE kits. These should consist of the following:

• Plain, coloured t-shirt of the child’s house colour
• Black PE shorts or joggers: from any supplier/supermarket
• Black PE pumps: from any supplier/supermarket

Our Uniform can be purchased from:

Whittakers Schoolwear
Pendle Village Mill
Hollin Bank, (Next to B&Q)
Brierfield Lancashire
BB9 5NF
01282 442 424
(open 7 days a week)
www.whittakersschoolwear.co.uk

Hera Schoolwear
14-16 Colne Road
Brierfield
Nelson
BB9 5PH
01282 691451/ 07976 365786
heraschoolwear@yahoo.co.uk
(open Monday-Saturday 10am-5:30pm. Closed on Tuesday and Sunday)