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 and/or free school meals/milk, you must receive at least one of the following benefits:

• Income Support
• Job Seekers Allowance (income-based)
• Employment and support allowance (income-related)
• Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• Universal Credit – including those with take-home pay of up to £850 per month
• Universal Credit, with monthly earned income of not more than £1,778 (School clothing grant only)
• Scottish Child Payment for children in Primary 6/7 or S1/2/3 (Free school meals only)
• If you care for a child as part of a kinship care agreement.

You will be asked to upload a copy of an award letter as evidence of the benefits you receive. These will be separate uploads for each benefit.

However, if you already receive Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Reduction, these records will be used to determine your entitlement, therefore you will not need to upload evidence of the benefits you receive.

Eligible families can apply here.