At Barley Fields, our school uniform is worn by all children from Nursery through to Year Six. Wearing the uniform helps our children feel proud to be part of our school community and reinforces a sense of identity and belonging. Our uniform is designed to be smart, practical, and affordable, while also supporting the strong sense of family and community we value at our school. We ask that all children come to school neat, tidy, and take pride in their appearance.
While the Department for Education does not require schools to carry out formal market research, our Governing Body has carefully considered cost and value for money when agreeing the school uniform. We have kept the number of compulsory items to a minimum to make it easier for families. These are:
- Navy blue jumper, tank top, or cardigan with the school logo
- School tie (full or elasticated)
The majority of other school uniform items may be purchased from local clothing shops and supermarkets. Other items including those with the school logo, such as fleeces, tracksuits, T-shirts, book bags, PE bags, and caps, can be purchased from our suppliers but are not compulsory.
School Ties can be purchased from the school office.
We would ask that all items of uniform/school wear be clearly labelled with your child’s name to avoid any unnecessary upset or confusion.
We have two approved suppliers for the uniform.
The named suppliers are:
Motif8 Embroidery & Print Ltd
17 Stephenson Street, Thornaby, TS17 6AL
Tel: 01642 601501
Web: https://motif8.co.uk/category/schoolwear/primary/barleyfields-primary/
and
Michael Sehgal and Sons Ltd
Unit 17 Airport Ind Est
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE3 2EF
Tel: 0191 2302320
Web: https://www.michaelsehgal.co.uk/schools/barley-fields-primary-school/
Jewellery and Watches
For safety and security reasons, children are not allowed to wear jewellery at school. This includes earrings, necklaces, rings, and bracelets. If a child comes to school wearing jewellery by mistake, the teacher will ask them to remove it and keep it safe until the end of the day.
Earrings:
- Children with pierced ears may wear one small stud in each ear (no loops or dangling earrings).
- Studs must be removed for P.E. and swimming by the child.
- Younger children who cannot remove their studs themselves should not wear earrings.
- If you plan to have your child’s ears pierced, we recommend doing this at the start of the six-week holiday so they are fully healed by the start of term.
- Children with newly pierced ears who cannot remove their studs for several weeks should cover them with a small sticking plaster (provided by the parent) during P.E. activities.
Watches:
- Older children (Years 3–6) may wear a watch.
- Children are responsible for looking after their own watches.
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We understand that school uniform can be expensive, especially as children grow so quickly. To help, our PTFA runs a pre-loved uniform shop at school.
Parents can purchase items such as ties, jumpers, cardigans and tank tops mid-year for a small donation. The shop is available at the school office and is also set up periodically on the school yard.
For more information or to see what’s available, please ask at the school office.