It's a beautiful thing when you wear a uniform that represents a group of people..... it symbolises oneness, togetherness.

Nia Long

A uniform binds us together as a community. Pupils at Beech Hyde are proud to wear the uniform that represents their school and visitors often comment on how well our pupils are presented. We expect all pupils to wear school uniform at all times. Please ensure that all items of clothing are clearly labelled with the child’s name.

Generic uniform items e.g. shorts or skirts, can be purchased from any supplier, but branded items must be ordered online from our supplier - School Trends. Click on the link here, or go to www.schooltrends.co.uk/uniform/BeechHydePrimarySchoolandNurseryAL48TP.

The BHA has a second-hand uniform that can be loaned/ given to parents. It is stored in a 'Take and Donate' unit in the main entrance. If you need an item, please come and take what you need.

Main Uniform

• Grey tailored trousers OR Grey knee-length shorts OR Grey skirt/pinafore dress (These should be school items rather than fashion clothing)
• Red polo shirt with Beech Hyde logo*
• Red jumper OR cardigan with Beech Hyde logo*
• Grey, white or red socks OR tights
• Summer - Summer dress/playsuit in small red gingham check

PE Uniform

• Red T-shirt with Beech Hyde logo*
• Black shorts
• Red Hoodie with Beech Hyde logo*
• Plimsolls (for indoor PE - these can be indoor shoes)
• Trainers (for outdoor PE) (Football boots are permitted for football)
• Plain red OR black jogging bottoms (for winter)
• PE kit should be kept in a labelled bag and should hang on pupils' peg in the classrom at all times

Others branded items - fleeces, hats, hoodie, jackets, bags and more - are available from School Trends. These are all optional. 

SHOES

All pupils need 3 pairs of schools in school everyday:

• Outdoor Shoes - All pupils are expected to wear plain black shoes OR plain black unbranded trainers which are to be worn to and from school (and for school events etc) which are outdoor shoes (Ugg type boots, ankle boots are not suitable). Wellington boots are permitted in very wet/snowy weather.
• Indoor Shoes - All pupils are expected to wear indoor footwear – ideally black plimsolls or black soft shoes (Converse, Vans and slippers are not suitable).
• Trainers - As part of PE kit, trainers should be in school everyday for wet/muddy weather and to complete the daily mile. 

*In line with government guidance, purchasing uniform with the Beech Hyde logo is optional. Plain red items are permitted. 

JEWELLERY

For Health and Safety reasons children should not wear jewellery, and must only wear stud earrings to school.

It is a Hertfordshire County Council Health & Safety ruling that children should not wear earrings during PE and Games. Children who wear earrings are required to remove them during PE and Games.

HAIR

Extreme hairstyles are not to be worn in school. Distinctively styled hair, designs shaved into hair, hair dyed unnatural colours and shaved heads have all proven to be a distraction to learning.

Long hair should be tied back for school and especially for PE. Hairbands/clips should be grey, red or black.

ART

Every child (from Year 1 upwards) should have an old shirt or a large overall to be worn during art/craft lessons.

This code has been formulated within the guidelines of ensuring compliance with schools' obligations under the Human Rights Act 1998 and the Equality Act 2010. Due consideration has been paid to the Department of Education statutory guidance on providing multiple and affordable uniform options, found here Education (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) Act 2021.  If there is any family who would like assistance with basic uniform items, please contact the school office or your child's class teacher.