As a school we want to instil a sense of pride in being part of the Lumphinnans learning community and therefore seek to promote a smart and uniformed dress code which encourages a positive ethos and sense of belonging to the school.
We believe that wearing full school dress also promotes:
– self-discipline and the fostering of positive attitudes to school
– improved security within school and on excursions
– reduction in bullying and victimisation from peer pressure to wear fashion items
– assistance for parents in terms of economic and practical issues
It is expected that parents/carers will give full backing to the school in promoting the wearing of correct school uniform. All pupils should take a pride in identifying with the school. Expectations about student dress apply to attendance at sports fixtures and
excursions organised by the school or where a pupil is representing the school.
We have a range of school uniform available from the school office for you to try. Alternatively you can purchase school uniform from BE Schoolwear in Kirkcaldy or online at BE Schoolwear.
It is not compulsory that children wear embroidered items and parents are welcome to buy plain royal blue sweatshirts and cardigans or plain white shirts and polo shirts. We encourage all children to wear school ties which are available to buy from the school office.
School Clothing Grants
The school clothing grant is £130 per child for primary school pupils and £160 per child for high school pupils.
To qualify for a school clothing grant you must receive one of the following:
- Income Support
- Job Seekers Allowance (Income Based)
- Employment and Support Allowance (Income Related)
- Child Tax Credit only with annual income below £19,995
- Child Tax Credit & Working Tax Credit with annual income up to £9,552
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration & Asylum Act 1999
- Universal Credit, with monthly earned income of not more than £796
- Long Term Incapacity Benefit (school clothing grant only)
- Widows Allowance – if not in full-time employment (school clothing grant only)
- Child Tax Credit & Working Tax Credit with annual income below £19,995 (school clothing grant only)
You can also receive a clothing grant if you care for a child as part of a kinship care agreement. Eligible families can apply here.
