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.

The uniform of Bargeddie Primary School is as follows:

• grey or black trousers, skirt or pinafore
• white school shirt
• Bargeddie Primary school tie
• Royal blue sweatshirt, cardigan or pullover, with school badge for pupils in Primaries 1-6
• Navy blue sweatshirt, cardigan or pullover, with school badge for pupils in Primary 7

Pupils are required to wear the above uniform every day, unless communication has been issued, stating otherwise.

There is also a uniform, which children wear for indoor P.E. The uniform consists of:

• Pale blue polo shirt, with school badge
• Navy blue gym shorts, with school badge
• Indoor training shoes

The above kit is required for indoor P.E. For outdoor P.E. instead of shorts, pupils are asked to wear navy/black jogging trousers and bring a waterproof jacket.

The above items of uniform, with the school badge can be purchased from Scotcrest, our local supplier. In addition to the above, outdoor jackets, blazers, school bags and homework folders are also available. Other items can be sourced in local shops and supermarkets. We also have a selection of good quality, pre-loved clothing, which has been donated and is freely available. A ‘pop-up’ shop operates periodically throughout the school year. We are delighted when families can make good use of these items of clothing.

Please ensure that all items of clothing are clearly labelled with your child’s name and class, to avoid any confusion.

 

 

 

 

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 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, is at the discretion of the Executive Director of Education and Families.  Information and application forms may be obtained from any First Stop shop and can 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 Seeker’s Allowance (income based), Employment and Support Allowance (income related), Universal Credit (with an income below £625 per month), Housing Benefit, Council Tax reduction.

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 respond to a reasonable dress code may be deemed to be a serious challenge to the Head Teacher’s authority and to be detrimental to the wellbeing 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 / carers 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 / carers 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.

Pre-Loved Uniforms

We have some used items of uniform in the school, which are donated at the end of the school year. If you would like to request an item please email the school office using the email address below:

enquiries-at-bargeddie@northlan.org.uk

We would be delighted to accommodate any requests (where possible) and will give items to the children discreetly so that they can take them home in their school bag.