A founding member of

Crestwood School Uniform

 

Our school uniform promotes a sense of belonging, equality, and pride within our community. It helps reduce distractions, supports positive behaviour, and ensures students are dressed appropriately for learning. By wearing the uniform, pupils represent Crestwood school and our community with respect and unity, both in and outside the classroom.

Full school uniform must be worn at all times with no exceptions. Governors and staff ask for your active support in maintaining high standards of dress and appearance.

 

Uniform Expectations for our school

Pupils

Pupils are expected to wear the correct uniform at all times (other than specified non-school uniform days) while:

• On the school premises

• Travelling to and from school

• At out-of-school events or on trips that are organised by the school, or where they are representing the school (if required). Pupils are also expected to contact a relevant staff member in school if they want to request an amendment to the uniform policy in relation to their protected characteristics.

Parents and carers

Parents and carers are expected to make sure their child has the correct uniform and PE kit, and that every item is:

• Clean

• Clearly labelled with the child’s name

• In good condition

Parents are also expected to contact the relevant staff member in school if they want to request an amendment to the uniform policy in relation to:

• Their child’s protected characteristics

• The cost of the uniform

Staff

Staff will closely monitor pupils to make sure they are in correct uniform. They will give any pupils and families breaching the uniform policy the opportunity to comply, but will follow up with the headteacher if the situation doesn’t improve. Ongoing breaches of our uniform policy will be dealt with in accordance with the school’s positive conduct policy. In cases where it is suspected that financial hardship has resulted in a pupil not complying with this uniform policy, staff will take a mindful and considerate approach to resolving the situation.

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OUR UNIFORM

 

Required branded uniform items

• Crestwood branded Maroon school blazer

• Crestwood branded school tie with House colour stripes

• A school blazer and tie must be worn at all times. The blazer and tie must be worn correctly and blazer sleeves cannot be rolled up.

Required generic uniform items

• Mid-blue shirt / Mid-blue blouse that can be buttoned up to the neck and is of a length so that it is kept tucked in at the waist. School shirt must be suitable to wear with a tie.

• Black trousers / black skirt - Skirt and trousers must be tailored and not jersey, stretchy or tight material. Skirts must be pleated and an appropriate length, no shorter than 6cm above the knee. Skirts must not feature decorative buttons or zips and must not be made of Lycra, elasticated or jersey type material.

• Trousers must be full-length, plain and of a smart style in line with school expectations. Trousers must not feature decorative buttons or zips. Leggings, jogging bottoms, cuffed ankles or denim or cord type trousers are not permitted.

• Plain navy blue, grey or maroon socks / Black tights

• Suitable school bag. Bags must be of a suitable size to carry exercise books/A4 folders and appropriate for use within the school. Fashion bags and handbags are not permitted.

• Coats should be plain in colour and in a style suitable for school. Denim jackets, leather jackets, hooded sweaters, cardigans and tracksuit tops are not permitted. - Coats must only be worn in areas permitted by the school.

• Hoodies are not permitted on school site.

 

SHOES

Shoes should be plain black, leather (or vegan equivalent), capable of taking polish. No fabric/canvas suede material and heels should not be larger than 4cm. 

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Required branded PE Kit items (printed/embroidered initials optional)

• Crestwood branded PE top

• Crestwood branded shorts / Crestwood branded skort

• Crestwood specific football socks

Required generic PE Kit items

• Navy blue swimming trunks / navy blue swimming costume

• Football boots

• Shin pads

• Mouth guard

• Trainers

• Towel

Optional uniform items

• Navy blue V-neck pullover (branded version available but not compulsory)

Optional PE Kit items

• Crestwood branded tracksuit top

• Navy blue tracksuit bottoms

 

PE KIT EXPECTATIONS

Any student failing to follow the kit expectations stated here will be expected to wear borrowed PE kit and will be issued with the appropriate sanction. This also applies to students excused from PE.

Students who are excused from PE (by a note) will still be expected to take an interactive part in the lesson by observing to learn, coaching, videoing, officiating etc. It may be that they need to go outside where it may be cold, wet or windy

Jewellery

One small plain stud earring per ear is permitted.

• Earrings must be removed for all physical activity.

• Other piercings such as nose studs, rings, or facial piercings are not permitted.

• Ear stretchers, flesh tunnels and flesh plugs are not permitted.

• One ring and a watch may be worn.

• No other jewellery or fashion accessories are permitted.

Hair

Hair must be cut and styled in an appropriate manner that is suitable for a formal educational and professional environment.

• Hair must not be dyed an unnatural or extreme colour, extreme length changes or tramlines are not permitted.

Make Up

Any make up worn must be discreet.

• False nails and nail extensions of any description are not permitted.

• Nail varnish must be clear or nude. Neon colours, glitter or embellishments are not permitted.

 

Where to purchase uniform items

All items of our main uniform are available to purchase from Totally Uniform in Kingswinford.  Crestwood branded ties are available to purchase from school directly.  All branded items of PE kit are available to purchase from The Sports Shop in Kingswinford.

All non-branded items of main uniform and PE kit can also be brought more widely from high-street retailers and supermarkets but should be of a smart style and in keeping with our expectations. 

 

Totally Uniform

806 High Street

Kingswinford

DY6 8AB

01384 270498

www.totallyuniform.co.uk

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The Sports Shop

790 High Street

Kingswinford

DY6 8AA

01384 295941

www.thesportsshopkingswinford.co.uk

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Pre-owned uniform

We are proud to be able to offer a pre-owned uniform service at Crestwood to help parents and carers with the cost of uniform, whilst at the same time reducing waste.

In order to be able to provide this service, any donations of outgrown uniform items in good condition are very much appreciated.  Donations should be laundered and name labels removed and brought into school reception.

Parents can access our Uniform Exchange via the school website. Further details of the Uniform Exchange can be obtained via the school office. 

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Additional support

Where there are difficulties with parents/carers being able to purchase school uniform, please contact school reception, who will be able to discuss pre-owned options that are available. If this is not a suitable option, on an individual basis there may be the option for the school to purchase certain uniform items.

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Further information

If you need any further information on our uniform expectations please contact Mrs T Harding who can answer questions about the policy and respond to any requests.

The aims of our approach and expectations for our school communities can all be found in the Trust’s Uniform Policy