Uniform Information
We ask parents/carers to make every effort to send their child in the uniform listed below. It was a unanimous decision by parents/carers, to have a school uniform and we know it helps pupils to feel part of the school community and prevents any discrimination.
Please ensure your child's name and class is on all of their belongings. It will make it much easier locating their belongings if they happen to get misplaced.
Our school uniform is as follows:
| Jumpers / cardigans | Royal blue (with or without school logo) | Required | Available to purchase new from Totally Uniform (with school logo) or unbranded from many retailers including supermarkets |
| White or pale blue shirts | White or pale blue cotton or traditional shirt with collar | Required | Generic item available from many retailers including supermarkets |
| Tie | Blue & silver striped tie | Optional | Available to purchase from Totally Uniform |
| Trousers / skirts / pinafore dress / shorts | Charcoal Grey | Required | Generic item available from many retailers including supermarkets |
| Summer dresses (Summer only) | Blue & white check gingham style | Optional | Generic item available from many retailers including supermarkets |
| Socks | Grey, black or white | Required | Generic item available from many retailers including supermarkets |
| Tights | Grey | Required | Generic item available from many retailers including supermarkets |
| Shoes | Black flat shoes (plain black leather trainers are acceptable) Sandals with socks are permitted in summer | Required
Optional | Generic item available from many retailers including supermarkets |
Please ensure your child's name and class is on all of their belongings. It will make it much easier locating their belongings if they happen to get misplaced.
P.E. Kit – Unisex Style
Black shorts or jogging bottoms
Dingle PE t-shirt – available to purchase from Totally Uniform, Kingswinford
Black pumps or trainers
In colder weather a black track suit/sweatshirt/jogging bottoms may be worn for outdoor games sessions.
Children are expected to wear the logo PE t-shirt from Totally Uniform for all PE days and sporting events.
Where to buy
Branded school uniform (Jumpers, Ties and PE t-shirt) are available from: Totally Uniform, 806 High Street, Kingswinford, DY6 8AB Telephone 01384 270498 or shop online
https://www.totallyuniform.co.uk/collections/dingle-primary-school
OR
My Clothing
https://myclothing.com/collections/dingle-community-primary-school-6729
All other items are generic and can be bought from a variety of shops including supermarkets.
Bookbags & Rucksacks
Children in Reception, Year 1 & 2 should bring bookbags to school and not rucksacks.
Children in Years 3, 4 5 & 6 are able to bring small rucksacks.
We sell bookbags with our printed school logo at a cost of £5.00. Parents should purchase these via SchoolMoney and then come to the school office to collect their bag.
Forest School
When the children attend Forest School, we will let parents know in advance so that the children can be suitably dressed for the visit.
Jewellery
For safety reasons, children should not wear jewellery to school. Children with pierced ears may wear small studs, providing that parents accept full responsibility in the event of any related accident. Children will be asked to remove any jewellery that breaches safety requirements.
Children must not wear jewellery, including earrings on PE days; if they do they will be unable to participate in lessons.
Nail Polish/False Nails – are not acceptable and should not be worn to school.
Please contact the school office if you are struggling to purchase the correct uniform as financial support or second hand uniform may be available.