Governing Body Policy on Uniform, Hairstyles and Jewellery

A high standard of personal appearance is expected of all the pupils at all times and the dress code is part of the image of the school. The Governors and staff are very proud of the children and pleased with the support shown by parents and we know that people speak highly of the school. We are oversubscribed with waiting lists in all year groups. When parents are offered places at Great Chart for their children, both parents and school sign a Home/School Partnership Agreement. One of the rights of parents is that their child is part of a school with high standards of dress and behaviour. We encourage pride in the pupils and the school and the school dress code is part of the image of the school. The Governors and Headteacher insist that this is followed by every pupil. Great Chart uniform items are available to order from the school website on the uniform page. Also there is a facility to order via phone for parents without the internet access.

All uniform and property must be named. Children are discouraged from bringing personal valuables to school. Kent County Council does not accept any responsibility for loss or damage to personal property of pupils.

Girls’ Uniform • Great Chart logo sweatshirt or Great Chart logo cardigan (plain grey sweatshirts or cardigans are not allowed) • Great Chart logo polo shirt or plain white polo shirt • Grey school uniform-style skirts only are allowed, not black • Grey or black school trousers (not jogging trousers or jeans) • A pale blue checked gingham dress may be worn in the summer with a Great Chart logo sweatshirt or school logo cardigan. No other type or colour of cardigan is allowed.

Boys’ Uniform • Great Chart logo sweatshirt (plain grey sweatshirts are not allowed) • Great Chart logo polo shirt or plain white polo shirt • Grey or black school trousers (not jogging trousers or jeans) • Grey school shorts and Great Chart polo shirts/plain white polo or plain white T shirts can be worn in the summer.

PE Kit for both boys and girls

Please note PE Kit is not required for Foundation Stage pupils until later in the year. It is probably best to wait until further notification to purchase anything as children grow • Dark navy or black shorts • Great Chart logo coloured T-shirt as per house colours:

Bodiam - Red, Dover - Blue, Hever - Yellow, Leeds - Green • plimsolls for indoor PE. As part of our health education, we promote an active lifestyle and PE lessons are held both in the main school hall and on the playgrounds or school field throughout the year

Footwear

 Sensible, dark-coloured school-type shoes should be worn, without high heels

 Trainers are not acceptable for everyday wear but are fine for PE

 Open toe sandals are not allowed for safety reasons