At Talbot First School, we have adopted a practical and adaptable combination of clothing which is flexible and easily looked after. Items with the school badge do not have to be worn (unless this is your preference) and most items can be purchased from regular retailers (e.g. supermarkets). It is important that children should be appropriately and smartly dressed for school and that each item is marked with the child’s name. 

Our school uniform consists of:

Boys                                                                           Girls

Burgundy sweatshirt                                                     Burgundy sweatshirt or cardigan

White shirt                                                                   White blouse

Grey trousers                                                               Grey skirt

Grey or white socks                                                       White or grey socks or tights

School tie                                                                     School tie

                                                                                   Grey trousers may be worn during

                                                                                   the Autumn and Spring Terms

School shoes should be plain and in dark colour, with a fastening appropriate to the age/development of your child and provide adequate protection for your child’s feet.

During snowy or very wet weather boots may be worn, but shoes must be also be brought for children to wear in class.

If you wish to purchase uniform with the school logo on can be purchased from Brigade Schoolwear here. When ordering uniform from Brigade, there is no minimum order fee.

In the Summer - as above or:

White polo shirt (without tie)                                         White polo shirt (without tie)

Grey shorts                                                                  Red and white striped or checked dress

Only the wearing of stud earrings and a watch is acceptable in school. Earrings must be removed on P.E days before they come to school if the child cannot take them by themselves. School staff are not legally allowed to remove earrings. 

For P.E in the warmer months:

• a white t-shirt
• black shorts
• black trainers or pumps (again with an appropriate fastening to the age/development of your child)
• please DO NOT send your child with branded P.E uniform

For P.E in the colder months:

• a white t-shirt
• black hoody (alternatively children can wear their school jumper)
• black tracksuit bottoms
• black trainers or pumps (again with an appropriate fastening to the age/development of your child)
• please DO NOT send your child with branded P.E uniform  

Haircuts and accessories

The school discourages haircuts that could serve as a distraction to other children e.g. symbols shaved into the hair, inappropriate hair colours, Mohican hair styles. Hair which is long enough to impair vision should be tied back at all times. This will also help reduce the possible spread of head lice. Children should only wear simple hair accessories such as plain bobbles, scrunchies, clips and hairbands. 

Nail varnish and skin transfers/temporary tattoos

We want all pupils to look smart and to take pride in their appearance. The school discourages the wearing of nail varnish or skin transfers/temporary tattoos during school hours.

Jewellery

Only the wearing of stud earrings and a watch is acceptable in school. Earrings must be removed on P.E days before they come to school if the child cannot take them by themselves. School staff are not legally allowed to remove earrings.