School Uniform
At Eastfield Primary Academy, we encourage all children to take pride in their appearance and in being part of our Academy community. Our uniform is simple, practical and designed to be affordable and accessible for families.
Our school uniform consists of:
• Red sweatshirt
• White or red polo shirt
• Black or grey trousers, skirt or pinafore
• Red checked summer dress
Uniform displaying the Eastfield logo is available from Uniform Direct and the Uniform Hut; however, branded uniform is not compulsory and plain items in the appropriate colours are equally welcome.
For children in Early Years, we recommend shoes with Velcro fastenings rather than laces or buckles wherever possible. This helps children to develop their independence when changing their shoes.
Pre-Loved Uniform
We are committed to making school uniform as affordable and accessible as possible. Pre-loved uniform is available for families. Please contact the Office for further details.
PE Kit
Children should have suitable clothing for PE:
• White or red T-shirt
• Black shorts
• Plimsolls
• Jogging bottoms and a sweatshirt for outdoor PE during colder weather
• No football shirts
For health and safety reasons, jewellery must be removed for PE. Children who wear stud earrings must be able to remove these independently.
Outdoor Clothing
We make use of our outdoor spaces throughout the year as part of our OPAL and Forest School provision, so children should come appropriately prepared for the weather.
During colder or wetter weather, please provide a warm coat or raincoat. During warmer weather, children should have a sun hat and appropriate sun protection.
Please ensure that all clothing and belongings are clearly labelled with your child's name.
Jewellery
For the safety of children whilst they are in school, necklaces, rings and bracelets should not be worn.
Children may wear:
• stud earrings
• a simple watch.
Children must be able to remove their own earrings for PE.
Mobile Phones
We recognise that, as children prepare for secondary school, some families may wish to develop their child's independence when travelling to and from school.
Children in Years 5 and 6 may therefore bring a mobile phone to school where parents feel this is necessary.
Mobile phones must:
• be switched off on arrival;
• be stored in the designated place within the child's classroom;
• remain switched off throughout the school day; and
• only be retrieved at the end of the day.
Parents must complete the appropriate consent form on MCAS (MyChildAtSchool) before their child's mobile phone is brought into school.
The Academy cannot accept responsibility for the loss of, or damage to, mobile phones brought onto the premises.
Children in other year groups should not bring mobile phones to school. Where a phone is brought in, it will be switched off and stored securely in the Main Office until it can be collected by a parent or carer.
Smart Devices
Smart devices such as Apple Watches, Garmin watches, Fitbits and similar devices are not permitted in school.