Items of school uniform may be purchased from any departmental store, or  The School Shop which has branches in Kidderminster, Bridgnorth and Merry Hill (Kidderminster Branch 01562 823763).   Stocks of the Lacon Childe school tie and the school badge may be purchased at the School throughout the year.

Outer-wear

We ask pupils to wear plain, dark-coloured, sensible coats, appropriate for school. (Ex service garments in camouflage colours or of obvious military origin, leather jackets, imitation leather jackets, denim jackets, badges or motifs are NOT ALLOWED). If it is necessary to wear a scarf it should be appropriate for school.

Summer Uniform

Pupils will be able to wear the white school polo-shirt, embroidered with our logo, from the beginning of May to the end of the Summer Term. No other polo shirt will be acceptable, as we wish to maintain a smart, corporate image.  Details of where to purchase these from will be available from the School Office during the Spring Term.

Marking

ALL CLOTHING SHOULD BE FULLY MARKED WITH THE OWNER'S INITIALS AND FULL SURNAME. We do not accept responsibility for children's clothing or equipment unless specifically asked to lock away valuable items.

Safety

Eye protection is essential in practical work. Safety goggles will be available for purchase, from the Design Technology Department in September. For pupils choosing to buy their own, the goggles are very reasonably priced, and with care, will last at least five years.

Hair

If hair is likely to fall over the face during any lessons, we would expect that the pupil provide some means of restraining it. Extreme hairstyles, cut and colour are not allowed on any occasion.  Examples of these include close shaved, braided hair, colouring and highlights.  Hair ribbons, bands and slides should be unobtrusive and dark in colour, if worn.

Protective Clothing

For protection of clothing pupils should provide themselves with aprons to be worn in Art, Food Technology and other Technology lessons. Children without suitable protective clothing will not be allowed to do practical work.  The apron for Food Technology is available to purchase from school.

Jewellery

Pupils may wear one pair of plain gold or silver stud or sleeper earrings, one in each ear lobe.  One ring only is allowed and should be plain in style.  Nose studs are not to be worn in school. We do not allow any other form of body piercing in school.  No other jewellery, except a watch, should be worn.

Mobile Phones

Pupils are not allowed mobile phones in school. If pupils need to bring in a mobile phone to contact parents after an extra-curricular activity, they must be handed in to the School Office before morning registration. There is a pay phone in the School Reception area for the use of pupils.  If phones are not handed in they will be confiscated and parents/carers may be asked to collect then from the School Office.

White shirt, suitable for wearing with a tie, buttoned to the neck with enough material remaining to be tucked in at the waist.  The collar should be large enough to be buttoned-up comfortably.

School tie - neatly knotted and to reach close to the waist.

Plain black school trousers - not tapered or flared.  NO other style of trousers, including denim or combat style, is allowed.

Maroon Blazer with school badge on the pocket.

Maroon 'V' necked pullover (optional).

Footwear

Plain black, dark grey or white soccks. Practical , plain dark brown or black weatherproof shoes. (Canvas shoes and trainers are not allowed).

White blouse, suitable for wearing with a tie, buttoned to the neck with enough material remaining to be tucked in at the waist.  The collar should be large enough to be buttoned-up comfortably.

A school tie neatly knotted and to reach close to the waist.

Plain black skirt, which should reach to the knee, or plain black school trousers, not tapered or flared.  NO other style or colour of skirts/trousers, including demin or combat style, is allowed.

Maroon Blazer with the school badge on the pocket.

Maroon 'V' necked pullover (not cardigan) (optional)..

Footwear

Plain white socks or plain thick black tights.

Practical, plain, dark brown or black weatherproof shoes which are comfortable and of a safe height for school.  (Canvas shoes and trainers are not allowed.)

GIRLS

Indoor P.E.:

• Black polo shirt with house colour embroidered with  “Lacon Childe School, Physical Education” - available only from Sportsjam*.
  
  Outdoor P.E.:
• Black hoodie (embroidered with child's initials) - available only from Sportsjam*
• black skort - available only from Sportsjam*
• black socks
• trainers
• towel for showers
• tracksuit bottoms (black) are not compulsory, but very valuable in winter. 

BOYS

Indoor P.E.:

• Black polo shirt with house colour embroidered with  “Lacon Childe School, Physical Education” - available only from Sportsjam*.

Outdoor P.E.:

• Reversible rugby shirt in school/house colours available only from the School Shop.
• strong pair of football/rugby type black shorts
• black socks
• trainers
• a pair of football boots
• towel for showers
• tracksuit bottoms (black) are not compulsory, but very valuable in winter.
• Black hoodie is not compulsory (embroidered with child's initials) available only from Sportsjam*.
  
  *Sportsjam order forms can be obtained from the Office or online at sportsjam.co.uk/schools/lacon childe

ALL CLOTHING should be securely and permanently marked with owner's initials and full SURNAME

House colours are: