Uniform

Our policy is that all children should wear clothing that is in keeping with a purpose and an aspirational learning environment. We want children at Great Yarmouth Primary Academy to take immense pride in their dress, behaviour and learning.

 

The aims of our uniform policy

  • Promotes a sense of pride in our academy
  • Creates a strong sense and feeling of belonging
  • Is distinctive, but part of the wider Inspiration Trust
  • Identifies children within our academy
  • Reflects our core values and incredibly high expectations
  • Enables children to feel and live as valuable citizens
  • Helps prepare children for secondary school and beyond

 

UNIFORM FOR CHILDREN IN NURSERY, RECEPTION AND YEAR 1

  • Dark blue v-neck jumper or cardigan with Great Yarmouth Primary Academy logo
  • A white polo shirt (no tie)
  • Grey trousers or grey skirt (below the knee), with black or grey socks or tights (no leggings)
  • Black shoes/black boots (below the shin) - trainers are not allowed

Children in Nursery are welcome to wear school uniform however this is not required. School uniform is required for all pupils from Reception onwards.

 

YEAR 2, 3, 4 AND 5 PUPILS

  • Dark blue v-neck jumper or cardigan with Great Yarmouth Primary Academy logo
  • A white collared buttoned shirt (long- or short-sleeved) – no polo shirts
  • Great Yarmouth Primary Academy tie
  • Grey trousers or grey skirt, with black or grey socks or tights (no leggings)
  • Black shoes/black boots (below the shin) - trainers are not allowed

 

Uniform for Year 6

  • Dark blue blazer with Great Yarmouth Primary Academy logo
  • Dark blue V-necked jumper or cardigan with Great Yarmouth Primary Academy logo
  • A white collared buttoned shirt (long- or short-sleeved) – no polo shirts
  • Great Yarmouth Primary Academy tie
  • Grey trousers or grey skirt with black or grey socks or tights (no leggings)
  • Black shoes/black boots (below the shin) - trainers are not allowed

In cold weather, wellies may be worn to and from Great Yarmouth Primary Academy, but children will need to get changed into black shoes once at school.

 

Summer uniform (optional)

  • Blue summer dress with white/black/grey socks (below the knee)
  • Grey shorts
  • Black shoes must be worn- no sandals please

 

PE KIT

  • Plain white crew neck t-shirt or polo shirt (no wording or logos)
  • Plain Navy shorts (no wording or logos)
  • Trainers or plimsolls (plain black or white is preferred)
  • Plain navy, black or white socks (not football socks)

Pupils may also optionally wear:

  • Plain navy tracksuit bottoms (no wording or logos, no leggings or tights)
  • Plain navy crew neck jumper (no wording or logos, no hoods)

Other items

Due to health and safety reasons, we do not allow pupils to wear jewellery other than small studs and a watch. Children must ensure that jewellery is removed on days they have PE lessons. Make-up and nail polish are not permitted at Cobholm Primary Academy. We also require all parents to ensure their children are warm throughout the winter months, ensuring they have adequate coats, gloves and hats, where necessary.

 

Uniform supplier

Our ties, jumpers and blazers can be purchased from our supplier, Harrisons Schoolwear. Their shop is at 73 Southtown Rd, Great Yarmouth NR31 0DY, or call 01493 662214.

 

PROCEDURES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE

If a pupil attends Great Yarmouth Primary Academy with incorrect uniform, we will take the following approach:

  1. In the case of jewellery or make-up, we will explain the issue to the pupil and they will be asked to remove the item. If a pupil is wearing the incorrect uniform, parents will be immediately notified and asked to bring to school the appropriate item of uniform; we will also speak to the pupil to explain the correct uniform to wear.
     
  2. If a second incident occurs of incorrect uniform or appearance, the school will inform parents immediately and the pupil may be asked to go home to rectify the issue. Government guidance states that teachers can discipline pupils for breaching our school’s rules on appearance or uniform. The guidance also states that a Principal may ask a pupil to go home to rectify the breach of school rules or appearance in uniform. As the Government guidance states, this ‘sending home to rectify’ will initially constitute an authorised absence. Great Yarmouth Primary Academy will grant this for a maximum of two days, but further breaches will result in an unauthorised absence.

Further breaches in uniform or appearance will result in sanctions in line with Great Yarmouth Primary Academy behaviour procedures for not following school rules.

Uniform Policy