Information for Parents

Here are a few points to consider when dressing your child for school:

  1. Your child will be using paint, glue, clay, sand etc. on a daily basis, so please do not dress him/her in their best clothes! 
  2. Please dress your child in comfortable clothes which he/she can manage for themselves, to encourage confidence and independence in developing self help skills, and lessen the chance of toileting accidents.
  3. Shoes with Velcro fastenings are much easier for your child to do by themselves.
  4. Avoid tight jeans, dungarees, and belts with a buckle which children find difficult to manage.
  5. Jogging bottoms and tops are ideal for both boys and girls.
  6. Avoid laces on shoes too!
  7. A warm coat will be needed for outside play in all but the sunniest weather.
  8. We play outdoors in all kinds of weathers so children need adequate protection.
  9. In cold weather make sure your child has a warm hat and a pair of gloves.
  10. Please make sure all clothing including coats, hats, wellies etc are marked with your child’s name.
  11. If your child wears wellies to walk to school in wet weather, please make sure he/she has a pair of indoor shoes to change into.
  12. In hot weather guard your child against the harmful effects of the sun by making sure his/her shoulders are covered, and face protection by a sun hat.
  13. Sun cream can be kept in school, please ensure that it is named.
  14. We do not allow children to use climbing equipment if they are wearing open toed sandals, “jelly” shoes, flip flops or fashion footwear with heels, as these are extremely hazardous and do not provide support on landing.

From time to time staff may need to change your child’s clothing and lend him/her some nursery clothing. This is in short supply so please wash and return it as soon as possible. Each child has a special bag that hangs on his/her peg which you can put a spare set of clothing, pants, socks etc.