School Uniform

Our approach

At Trannack Primary School we’re always looking at ways to improve the school environment and the children’s learning experience. One aspect of school life that has a significant impact on how our children feel about their school and learning is the uniform. We want our children to feel both proud of themselves and of being a part of Trannack Primary School. Every effort has been made by the school to ensure that the uniform is a combination of the following:

  • Affordable
  • Easily sourced
  • Good quality
  • A popular choice with the majority of the school community

Why do we have a school uniform?

  • High expectations – We have high expectations of our pupils which we want them to step up to and meet. This is so they are the best versions of themselves and succeed beyond their potential. Part of our high expectations is that students look the best they can and wear the correct uniform.
  • Creating community cohesion – We are all in this together and we want to ensure equality, fairness and togetherness for everyone. We want students to have a real sense of belonging to the Trannack community by wearing the correct uniform.
  • Reduce unkindness and distractions – We want all students, no matter their socioeconomic background to feel safe and happy at school. Reducing differences in the clothes and shoes students wear helps to ensure no student feels disadvantaged. Clothing can also be another distraction in an already busy world. Uniform encourages a focus on learning rather than whether or not they are wearing the latest styles.
  • Safety – If students are identifiable in a unique uniform, we can keep pupils safe as can easily recognise those on school grounds are part of our community and those who are not. As a community school we occasionally have other students on site for events, such as sporting fixtures and we can quickly and easily see who belongs to Trannack School. On school trips pupils are easy to identify and keep safe.
  • Preparation for secondary school – all our local secondary schools have strict uniform policies, and our children will be better prepared for this if they are used to wearing a smart uniform in primary school.
  • Improvement in learning – Research shows that having a uniform and wearing this correctly, as per the school policy, can improve the development of the school ethos and improve behaviour and discipline. This will contribute to the progress of pupils.

 Our uniform

  • Sky blue polo shirt (not white), preferably with the Trannack logo
  • Royal blue Trannack crew-neck sweater or hoodie
  • Royal blue Trannack cardigan
  • Grey trousers, uniform/taylored shorts, skirt or pinafore dress
  • Royal blue gingham dress (May-September only)
  • White or grey socks/grey tights
  • Plain black shoes (no crocs, sandals, etc)
  • PE kit (to be worn on PE days): royal blue Trannack sweater or hoodie, sky-blue t-shirt (preferably with the Trannack logo), navy blue shorts or jogging bottoms.

Additional information

  • No jewellery except watches and stud ear-rings
  • Long hair to be tidy and tied back

SEND

Occasionally, it may be necessary to make reasonable adjustments to our uniform policy for those children with SEND, especially for those with sensory needs. Any such changes must be discussed with the child’s class teacher and our SENDCo and added to their Star Plan/EHCP.

 Uniform suppliers

  • hartpersonalised.com/07846 536992. Hart Personalised also has a limited stock of second-hand uniform. Please contact them directly if you would like to discuss what they have available.
  • myclothing.com

Outdoor Education and Clubs

  • For sports clubs, children can come to school wearing their PE kit on those days
  • For outdoor clubs such as gardening or forest school, children will need to bring wellies and suitable outdoor clothing to change into at the end of the school day if needed.

School Trips

Pupils will be expected to wear full school uniform on all school trips unless instructed otherwise.

Additional items

In addition, hats, book bags and PE bags are available to order from our suppliers. Each pupil must have a bag to transport reading books, planners or homework diaries, homework, newsletters and school correspondence. Each child will receive a book bag on admission to Trannack School, but it is the responsibility of the family to replace it if it is lost or broken.

Sanctions

Pupils are strongly encouraged to wear school uniform and adhere to the dress code. If a child arrives at school without school uniform they will be offered a top from the school’s stock of school uniform tops. If they are dressed inappropriately, the pupil and the parents/ carers will be reminded of the school uniform policy and dress code.

As is the case with any school rule or policy, parents and pupils are kindly asked to respect the school uniform policy. By attending Trannack Primary School, and signing the home school agreement, it is expected that parents and pupils will follow all existing policies and adopt any new policies.

If pupils repeatedly refuse to wear school uniform, a letter will be sent home to inform parents that their child has not adhered to the school uniform policy or dress code and to remind parents of the policy. As is the case with any school rule or policy, if pupils persistently refuse to follow the school uniform policy, possible sanctions outlined in our behaviour policy may come into force.