Redstart Uniform expectations for September 2025
Our aim is to have a school uniform which fulfils the following criteria:
- Comfortable and practical,
- Allows children to take an active part in physical activities, D&T, dance,
- Affordable and easy to get hold of,
- Looks smart and consistent.
Expectations for school uniform
Branded items:
- Burgundy jumper/cardigan/hoodie (with school logo)
These are available from South West Schoolwear, Taunton Redstart Primary Archives – South West Schoolwear
A tie is no longer part of the Redstart school uniform.
Unbranded items:
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- Plain black/grey school trousers/shorts/skirt/pinafore/skort
- Yellow and white checked dress (warm weather)
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- Plain grey/black/white socks
- Black trainer style footwear
The following do not promote active learning and are therefore not acceptable.
- These trainers are not plain black and are therefore not acceptable for general wear.
Expectations for PE and swimming kit:
- Yellow Redstart PE T-shirt (available from South West Schoolwear, Taunton)
- A pair of daps or trainers for PE
- One piece swimming costume for swimming (Y4)
Expectations for jewellery and hairstyles make up:
- Necklaces and bracelets are not permitted.
- No hoops or dangly earrings can be worn.
- One pair of stud earrings may be worn.
- No other piercings are permitted.
- Hair must be practical – it must not be artificially dyed, and if longer than shoulder–length, it must be tied back. Hair accessories must be small and plain.
- Children are not allowed to come to school with make-up, nail varnish or tattoos.
Other expectations:
- A small backpack and book bag,
- A box for packed lunch that can be closed,
- A water bottle that can be refilled (should have water, not juice, squash etc.),
- Every two weeks children need outdoor clothes, a waterproof coat and welly boots for Forest School.
Where to purchase it:
- Most items can be bought from supermarkets, online suppliers and high street retailers.
- FORS (Friends of Redstart) regularly hold second hand uniform sales.
Parents and carers are expected to make sure their child has the correct uniform, and that every item is:
- Clearly labelled with the child’s name,
Non-school uniform days:
- Occasionally, to celebrate various events or as a house reward, there are ‘Non school uniform days’. On these days children must still wear clothes that are practical.
- Children must not wear overly short garments such as belly tops, crop tops, etc.
- Skirts/shorts must be of a reasonable length
- Footwear must be practical and ‘sensible’ – no flip-flops, crocs, high heels etc.
Staff will monitor pupils to ensure they are in the correct uniform. A child in unsuitable uniform will be reminded of the guidelines. We will give any pupils and families breaching the uniform policy opportunities to follow the policy.
Ongoing breaches of our uniform policy will be dealt with by a letter being sent from the Principal reiterating the school expectations and giving a reasonable timeframe within which to comply.
