Uniform
Find out more about our school uniform and where you can buy it, plus any equipment that your child will need for their studies.
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Find out more about our school uniform and where you can buy it, plus any equipment that your child will need for their studies.
We are particularly proud of how smart our children are at Westerings. They are always excellent ambassadors for the school when performing in shows or visiting the local community. All of the children from Reception to Year Six wear the same smart uniform at school. Our policy, and the following uniform guidance is for all pupils in EY to Y6, and is not gender-specific (click the link below).
New for 2025: Pupils may now bring their own pencil cases to school!
Pupils in Years 1 - 6 may bring their own pencil case and stationery, which stays at their table space each day, giving our children true ownership and responsibility of their own belongings. If a child does not have a pencil case in school, we will provide one free-of-charge, so that no child goes without. Furthermore, when their items from home are depleted/expended (e.g. rubber, glue stick, pencil leads etc.) we will always offer children a replacement from the school's reserves. This ensures that no child (whether bringing in their own items or not) will be without the stationery needed for day-to-day learning. However, we believe that by giving children the option to take care and pride of their own belongings, we foster a sense of ownership and organisation for their personal belongings.
What can be provided from home, and what is not permitted?
Our children do not need much, in terms of stationery, at primary age. Specialist items such as protractors, calculators and compasses are provided in key lessons. Likewise, our handwriting pens are provided for every child in the juniors, to ensure all books look neat and consistent. But, should you wish to provide items from home in your child’s pencil case, these can include: HB Pencil, colouring pencils, ruler, sharpener, glue stick, blunt-ended scissors, rubber and a black whiteboard pen.
Please do not include:Tip-ex, blu-tac, pointed scissors, gel pens, felt tip pens, post it notes, crayons, permanent markers, calculator, toys or other non-stationery items. Discretion over any other items lies with the child's class teacher.
Black - plain (e.g. no flashing lights, multi-coloured or sports branding). Please bear in mind that the children wear them at playtimes so they need to be with low heels.
Trainers (black, navy or white) are acceptable for outdoor PE, however are not appropriate to be worn as school shoes. Summer sandals in white/black may be worn with plain navy blue or white socks.
We hold a range of 'pre-loved' shoes which have been cleaned ready for re-use. If it's approaching the end of term, and your child has outgrown their shoes, let us know! We can offer spares until the next school holiday break to save you replacing before any growth-spurts!
Has your child outgrown their school shoes? Are they in 'good nick'? Please donate them to us!
Trainers with a non-marking sole, astro trainers or moulded stud boots (for football only) and shin pads (for contact sports) if required.
Please clearly label all items of clothing, including coats, with your child's name. Pupils wear PE kits to school, reducing the time spent changing before and after lessons, and saves parents from purchasing PE bags.
Westerings Primary Academy uniform can be found at the following supplier:
No nail varnish or makeup is permitted. Leggings, hoodies and 'skorts' are not permitted. Long hair to be tied back at all times (in PE but also around school) using simple navy, white, blue or black hair bands/accessories.
Earrings - small studs only - must be removed by the pupil for PE lessons (or at home if the child is unable to do this themselves).
Designer and extreme hair styles are not permitted in school, i.e not less than a grade 2 in length, no tramlines, symbols etc. Coloured hair is also not permitted. As aforementioned, longer hair should be tied back with a simple black, navy, white or blue hairband. Sport-branded bands are not permitted.
The final decision on what is/is not permitted lies with the Headteacher.
Book bags for EYFS/KS1 should be Lift Westerings branded and can be purchased at the stores listed above.
Periods of warm weather are to be expected in the summer months. If classrooms become warm throughout the day, teachers will ask that ties be removed and stored in children's bags. If there is a liklihood of extreme heat (e.g. heatwave) then we will request that pupils attend school in their PE kits. This is at the headteacher's discretion and therefore children should attend school in their full uniform, including ties, unless advised by school.
Please note that our uniform range offers flexibility in summer months, with options for all children to dress appropriately for summer (e.g. shorts, short-sleeved shirts, summer dresses etc.)
Personal property should only be brought to school in exceptional circumstances. Staff are not responsible for items brought from home unless they have been specifically requested by the teacher. Plastic/metal drinking bottles (water only) and snack boxes (fruit and veg only) should be labelled clearly with the child's name and class.
Pocket toys are not permitted. Jewellery is not permitted in school for reasons of Health and Safety, not only to your child, but to others too. If ears are pierced then small studs are permitted, but these will have to be removed by the child for any physical activity (or at home prior to the school day).
An increasing number of children are bringing mobile phones to school. Please be advised that if you wish your child to bring their phone to school, they must be switched off whilst on the school grounds and stored safely in class as per the teacher's instructions. Parents/carers must arrange appropriate insurance cover as the school’s insurance does not cover the loss or damage to mobile phones. Children, not school staff, must take responsibility for their phones and other personal belongings and we accept no responsibility for any loss/damage to mobile phones whilst on school property.
Wrist watches (non-Smart) are permitted. However, smart watches and other wearable tech, such as smart glasses (whether internet enabled, voice controlled or camera capable) are not able to be worn at school.
Stikins offers Westerings parents a sizeable discount when using code: 23464 on their website! Take a look at their website - www.stikins.co.uk
Lost property is stored in each classroom. Please ask your child to check there if they have a missing item. We recycle lost property at the end of each term, or donate to our WPSA pre-loved uniform shop. The academy is not in any way liable for property that is damaged or lost. Children must take responsibility for looking after their own property.
At Lift Westerings, we want to help parents to kit their children for school as inexpensively as possible. Therefore, nearly all items of school clothing do not require the Lift Westerings logo. We do, however, expect the school logo to appear on jumpers (or cardigans/tank-tops) and the PE shirt and sweatshirts. This ensures our children are recognisable as Lift Westerings pupils and consistent in their look when representing our school. The cost implications on having all school clothing branded is well understood by the school, and as such, we are pleased to support parents by giving them the flexibility to choose their supplier for the majority of their uniform purchases by not insisting on branding for those items, achieving the best value for money possible.
You can acquire most uniform items from our 'pre-Loved' shop.
We also offer a range of items direct from school, at competitive prices.
