Uniform is an important part of who we are, being smartly dressed and taking pride in our uniform reflects and supports our values and ethos.

Our approach to uniform ensures we meet the requirements of the Government Cost of School Uniform Statutory Guidance. The key points of this are;

• Keeping branded items (items with the school logo) to a minimum
• Offering more than one supplier
• Publishing information regarding our uniform on our website
• Making second hand uniform available, something we endorse and strongly encourage to reduce waste and our carbon footprint.

Our Uniform

Girls & Boys (all years):

• Grey pinafore, skirt or trousers (long or short)
• White shirt, blouse or polo shirt
• Plain Black Shoes (no trainers)
• Summer: Light Blue gingham dress
• Royal Blue v-neck jumper or sweatshirt (option for woven school badge)
• Royal Blue cardigan (option for woven school badge)

P.E. Uniform (in a named drawstring bag)

• White t-shirt
• Navy or Black shorts
• Navy or Black hoodie or jumper for Winter PE
• Navy or Black joggers for Winter PE
• Trainers or plimsolls
• No Football shirts or shorts please

Key Stage 1

• Bookbags are required to fit into named draws – no backpacks.
• An art overall (an old adult shirt worn back to front is ideal)

Key Stage 2

• Backpacks can be used in line with additional learning resources and stationary required, these will be outlined by the class teachers before the new school year.

All uniform items, School Book Bags and P.E. drawstring bags are available from Emblazon, 37-39 Tower Street, Harrogate. Many high street and supermarket retailers also offer acceptable uniform choices providing the colours meet RTS’s guidelines.

Alternatively, Richard Taylor School like to encourage parents and guardians to purchase Second Hand Uniform from our Friends of RTS team. You can access these items in the following ways:

• Our termly second hand uniform sales
• Contacting the school office
• Emailing FoRTS directly on richardtaylorfriends@gmail.com

Please ensure all uniform items are all marked with your child’s name. This will make it easier to trace if they go astray. Unmarked property can only be kept until the end of term.

Jewellery

It is not appropriate for children to wear jewellery in school. (Children with pierced ears must only wear stud or sleeper rings). For health and safety reasons all ear-rings must be removed or covered for P.E. and games.

Watches may be worn, however we politely request that no smart watches are worn in school.

Any jewellery brought into school is done so at the risk of the child and family.

Coats

Children will play outside in light rain and in cold temperatures. Children should have warm waterproof coat. School does not have the staffing capacity to keep children in side school during outdoor play if they do not have a coat.

Why do we have Uniform?

• Wearing our school uniform shows pride in belonging to Richard Taylor Primary School.
• Wearing our school uniform means everyone is treated fairly as our expectations apply to all children.
• Putting on our school uniform helps children prepare to be ready and in a positive mindset to learn.
• Our uniform helps prepare children for the next stage of their education where they will continue to wear uniform and also the professional world they will join after education.
• Children are ambassadors for Richard Taylor Primary School when they wear the uniform.