Uniform
At Chancellor Park, in line with government recommendations, we have adopted a school uniform as we firmly believe that it encourages children to take a pride in their school, supports a feeling of belonging and sets an appropriate tone of conduct for education. It also helps eliminate designer clothes competitiveness or telling parents that ‘everyone else is wearing it’!
Our policy on school uniform is sensitive to the financial implications of having a uniform, as such we have ensured we adhere with the new statutory guidance which comes into effect in Summer 2023
Our branded uniform is available from 2 suppliers which gives parents the choice with varying costs/ quality. Our uniform can be purchased from School Wear Plus -Chelmsford.
(https://schoolwearplus.com) or
"My clothing" (My Clothing)
Second-hand school uniform is also available from the school at our regular uniform sales held on a half termly basis. Dates for these sales are published on the newsletter and the APP, or details can be obtained from the school office. Second-hand uniform is sold on a suggested donation basis.
The required uniform is as follows:
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Day to day Navy v-neck jumper or cardigan (with school logo) BRANDED
White collared shirt - plain, NOT BRANDED with school tie BRANDED OR White polo shirt (with school logo) BRANDED
(Easter Holidays-Oct half-term inclusive children wearing skirts and dresses may wear these with socks) NOT BRANDED Tailored Black shorts NOT BRANDED Navy check summer dresses NOT BRANDED (Easter Holidays-Oct half-term inclusive only) Play suits are not permitted. Black, grey or white socks NOT BRANDED Smart plain black shoes, these must not be trainers NOT BRANDED Navy, white or black hair accessories NOT BRANDED Book Bags BRANDED – All children will be provided with a book bag when they join the school. Replacements can be purchased from the school office. Optional branded items available: Sun hats School Coats |
PE Days Children may come to school on PE days wearing their PE kits.
(with school logo) BRANDED
Optional branded items available: School Tracksuits |
PE Days
We allow our children to come to school on PE days wearing their PE kits. This not only reduces the wasted time changing for PE lessons, it also ensures PE kits remain clean for each lesson.
Hair
Children with hair longer than shoulder length, or a length which falls over the eyes must wear it tied up. This is to stop it being a distraction in lessons and also prevent the transmission of head-lice.
Hair accessories must be black/navy/white in colour and not be of any excessive size.
Haircuts/styles must be conservative. Shaved areas, lines or patterns and/or significant differences in the side and top length of hair are not permitted. Hair products may only be worn if they remain unnoticeable. Hair dyes or bleach is not permitted.
Headscarves
These may be worn for religious reasons but must be in school colours – navy blue /black only, and must be close fitting. During PE lessons they must be tucked inside the PE top to ensure loose cloth does not get entangled in any equipment and therefore pose a health and safety hazard to the wearer.
Jewellery
Permitted jewellery: One plain (silver/gold) single/pair of stud earrings -no diamantes. A wrist watch may be worn but this must not be a smartwatch.
Please note that due to health and safety requirements, all jewellery including watches and earrings, must be removed for PE lessons. ‘Taping’ earrings are not permitted. Our preference is for earrings not to be worn at all on these days; however, if they are worn children must be competent in removing these independently. The school cannot accept liability for the loss of jewellery.
Make Up & Nail Varnish
Make up and Nail Varnish must not be worn.
Labelling
We ask parents to ‘help us help you’ by labelling any items of school uniform that are likely to be taken off.
School staff reserve the right to confiscate any items brought into school which are not permitted within our uniform policy.
Please see our School Uniform Policy within the 'Policies' section for further details and information.