Uniform
In Keir Hardie we encourage all pupils to wear uniform. It identifies them as pupils of the school, it encourages a pride in their school. It also promotes the positive attitude to school work which is different to the attitude required for play, when casual clothes and jeans are more appropriate.
Gym shoes are essential for safe P.E. and must be worn at all times when in the gym hall. Only stud earrings are allowed in the interest of safety. All school clothing MUST be clearly marked to avoid confusion.
School Uniform Nursery Uniform
Maroon blazer/school fleece jacket Maroon sweatshirt
Maroon sweater/cardigan/V. neck White polo shirt
School tie
Pale blue/pale blue polo shirt
Grey/navy skirt/trousers
P.E. Dress Code
Shorts & t-shirt
Soft indoor shoes e.g. Black gym shoes
NO FOOTBALL TOPS ALLOWED FOR P.E.
Ties, badges, school v-necks, cardigans, sweatshirts and fleece jackets are sold at Border Embroideries, Main Street, Wishaw or on line at https://www.border-embroideries.co.uk/
It is advisable to order in advance for the start of the new term.
Pupils must bring a pair of gym shoes/trainers to school for P.E.
Dress Code
All North Lanarkshire schools must have a dress code which encourages pupils to dress in a way which is appropriate to attendance at school. This dress code must not lead to direct or indirect discrimination on the grounds of race, religion, gender or disability. Prior to drawing up the dress code the parents/carers, pupils and staff were fully consulted. It is the expectation of Education and Families that parents/carers will be keen to support the dress code and written agreement may be sought.
Clothing which is unacceptable in school under any circumstances. Includes items which:
- could potentially encourage factions(e.g. football colours) could cause offence (e.g. anti-religious symbolism or political slogans)
- could cause health and safety difficulties such as loose fitting clothing, dangling earrings and other potentially dangerous jewellery
- are of flammable materials which may be a danger in certain classes (e.g. shell suits)
- could cause damage to flooring
- carry advertising in particular for alcohol or tobacco,
- could be used to inflict injury to other pupils or to be used by others to do so.
Parents of Primary aged children in receipt of a clothing grant from the Council will be encouraged to purchase items which are in accordance with the school dress code. Approval of any requests for such grants in other circumstances are at the discretion of the Executive Director of Education and Families. Information and application forms may be obtained from any school or First Stop shop and can also be downloaded from the Council website www.northlan.gov.uk
Parents/carers are entitled to receive a clothing grant if they are in receipt of any of the following benefits: Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance (income based), Employment & Support Allowance (income related), Universal Credit (with an income below £610 per month) housing benefit and council tax rebate.
Whilst in general terms it would not normally be the policy of the authority to exclude a pupil from school solely on the basis of his/her dress, persistent refusal to response to a reasonable dress code might be deemed to be a serious challenge to the head teacher’s authority and be deemed detrimental to the well-being of the whole school community. In such circumstances a head teacher may justify the use of the school discipline procedure.
The Council wishes to minimise claims arising from the loss of pupils’ clothing and/or personal belongings. Parents are asked to assist in this area by ensuring that valuable items and unnecessarily expensive items of clothing, jewellery etc. are not brought to school.
Parents should note that any claims submitted to cover the loss of such items are likely to be met only where the authority can be shown to have been negligent.
