Uniform

We believe wearing appropriate uniform is an important part of being ready and prepared for the day. It develops a sense of belonging and school identity and promotes a socially inclusive and equal environment for all children. We have high expectations of our children and expect them to take pride in wearing their school uniform and coming to school ready to learn.

Our uniform:

• Green sweatshirt or cardigan with the Willow Tree school logo (available to buy from our second-hand school shop, Emblazon or Rawcliffes)
• Plain black or grey trousers, short, skirt or grey pinafore dress – skirts should be loose enough and long enough to allow children to sit cross-legged, tight-fitting skirts are not appropriate for school
• Green gingham dress 
• White or green polo shirt (logo NOT compulsory)
• Plain black or grey tights or plain black, grey or white ankle-length socks
• School shoes should be all black, flat and logo-free with a secure fastening. In wet or cold weather children can wear wellies or warm boots to school and change in the cloakroom. Children must be able to put on and take off their shoes themselves. Please do not send children to school with laces until they are able to tie them independently.
• Branded school book bags and PE bags are also available to purchase. These are NOT compulsory items of school uniform

Nursery children are not required to wear the school uniform but can do so if they choose

PE kit:

For health and safety reasons it is essential that children are appropriately dressed for any physical activity. PE is a statutory element of the national curriculum and children come to school wearing their PE kit on the appropriate days.

• Green sweatshirt or cardigan with the Willow Tree school logo

• Plain black or grey shorts, jogging bottoms or cotton leggings

• Plain white t-shirt or polo shirt (logo NOT compulsory)

• Trainers or plimsolls that fit securely

• All jewellery must be removed or covered for PE lessons. Plasters or tape should be provided by parents for jewellery that cannot be removed

Swimming

• One-piece costume, trunks or swimming shorts (shorts must not be baggy or longer than mid-thigh)

• Hair bobbles to tie up long hair

• Swimming cap

• Towel

Children will not be allowed in the pool if:

• They are wearing jewellery (including earrings)

• They are wearing stick on tattoos

• They are wearing nail varnish

Jewellery:

Children who have pierced ears will be permitted to wear one pair of plain studs. No other jewellery is permitted. We recognise that children may need to wear an item of jewellery for religious reasons and that this is a cultural and religious need that should be respected. These items will need to be removed or covered during P.E. The school is unable to take responsibility for the safekeeping of any items of jewellery throughout the day.

Make up/hair:

Children are not permitted to wear makeup to school. This includes nail varnish and temporary tattoos. Hair which is below the shoulder should be tied back. Plain hair clips or bands should be worn.

Jewellery in school can raise many problems and so only the following items are allowed: watches, studs for pierced ears and items which are required by a religion. Please note children may not wear earrings for PE or swimming. If you are considering having your child's ears pierced please do so at the beginning of the Summer holidays so the studs can be removed in September. Children must be able to remove their earrings themselves. 

To reduce lost property, please clearly mark all clothing, bags, bottles etc with your child’s name. There is a lost property box. We do not accept responsibility for any loss or damage to an individual’s property.