Uniform
Our school colour is maroon and is teamed with grey and white.
You can purchase our school uniform online at Earth Uniform or via the My Clothing website and it consists of:
Grey school trousers, shorts or pinafore dresses
White polo shirt
Maroon sweatshirt or cardigan (with or without school logo)
Maroon school fleece
Summer dress – maroon or dark red check patterned dress
Footwear - Children should wear brown or black sturdy shoes. Black trainers (without logo, stripes or different coloured laces) may be worn, but your child should have a change of shoes for PE.
PE Kit and the Inclusive Sportswear Movement
Thameside Primary School follows the Inclusive Sportswear Movement because we believe all children should feel comfortable, confident and included during PE. This supports participation, enjoyment, and a sense of belonging in sport. Children should bring a change of suitable sportswear and footwear for PE.
✅ Allowed:
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Football kits
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Any colour of t-shit, shorts, leggings etc (no inappropriate slogans)
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Suitable footwear (trainers, astros)
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Typical PE kit is also fine (e.g. plain white T-shirt/black shorts)
❌ Not allowed:
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Crop tops, hotpants
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Studded boots
Long hair must be tied back, earrings removed or taped.
No need to buy new clothing - children can wear any suitable sportswear they already own. Please label all items with your child’s name.
Jewellery – jewellery must not be worn in school although small gold or silver studs are permitted. Children will be asked to remove earrings other than studs and must be able to do this themselves. Only one small stud per ear please.
Hair - hairstyles should be appropriate for school. Shaved patterns are not permitted. Long hair must be tied up as a precaution against the spread of head lice and for PE. Hairbands with cat ears, for example, are not permitted.
Outdoor play and Art -To protect the children’s school uniform when playing in the mud kitchen or participating in art lessons please send in an oversized t-shirt in a plastic bag to remain on their peg. Please send in named welly boots for children in Reception and Year 1, they can remain in a named plastic bag on their peg
Children not wearing the correct uniform will be reminded of our expectations and we may also contact parents.
If there is any reason correct uniform cannot be worn then please contact the headteacher.
Find out how to apply for a uniform grant here: https://www.eani.org.uk/financial-help/free-school-meals-uniform-grants/apply-for-free-school-meals-uniform-grants
Iron on Badges
The DfE has published guidance to schools in respect of school uniform policies. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cost-of-school-uniforms/cost-of-school-uniforms
In summary, it stated that parents should not have to think about the cost of a school uniform when choosing which school(s) to apply for. Therefore, schools need to ensure that their uniform is affordable.
In considering cost, schools will need to think about the total cost of school uniforms, taking into account all items of uniform or clothing parents will need to provide while their child is at the school.
Schools should keep the use of branded items to a minimum.
Thameside’s school uniform policy is available on the school’s website https://www.thameside.reading.sch.uk/page/?title=Uniform&pid=191
To help keep costs low for our families, the school has ordered iron on embroidered badges that can be ironed on to plain maroon sweaters, cardigans and fleeces that you can purchase from supermarkets and other uniform retailers. We envisage the cost of purchasing the iron on badge plus the cost of the jumper will be cheaper than purchasing an embroidered fleece or sweater/cardigan from our online suppliers.
We want to give parents an alternative option if they can get items cheaper and more affordable.
The cost of an iron on badge will be £2 per badge.
You can purchase an iron on badge from the main office.
Instructions for ironing on the badges can be found below. Thank you!
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You can purchase embroidered school uniform from our three chosen suppliers:
School Trends: https://www.schooltrends.co.uk/uniform/Thameside_Primary_School_RG4_8DB
'Earth Uniform' Visit: https://www.earthuniform.com/pages/find-my-school
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Earth Uniform is the largest sustainable UK nationwide school uniform supplier, working with Schools, Parents and Pupils to increase the supply of planet friendly ECO School Uniform and make a positive environmental impact for generations to come. Every order plants a tree to help save our planet. www.earthuniform.com |
'Myclothing.com' Visit: Thameside Primary School – My Clothing
Unique My Clothing link:
https://myclothing.com/collections/thameside-primary-school-29050
If they search by school name or postcode and select it from the drop down menu they can just add items into their basket like any other online retailer.
As they embroider to order, they aim to get deliveries out within 3 - 5 working days. During busy periods they have a 14 working day guarantee.
