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Uniform
At Valley Invicta Primary School at Aylesford we believe that excellent uniform is part of setting high academic standards. As a result, pupils will be expected to adhere to our uniform requirements at all times. This means that uniform must be worn correctly both in and out of school.
To ensure we are following new Department for Education guidance, from September 2026, we will be decreasing the number of branded items required as part of our uniform.
EYFS and Key Stage 1 - branded items from September 2026
- Item 1. White polo shirt (with logo)
- Item 2. Navy blue jumper or cardigan (with logo)
Key Stage 2 - branded items from September 2026
- Item 1. Blazer (with logo)
- Item 2. Navy blue jumper or cardigan (with logo)
- Item 3. Clip on tie in school colours. To be worn with a white short-sleeve collared shirt of any brand. Alternatively, pupils can wear an open neck (revere) short-sleeve shirt with no tie
Branded items should be purchased from our current official supplier, Pages Schoolwear.
All other items of school uniform and PE kit will be unbranded and can be bought from any supplier.
We also want to reassure you that:
- Pupils in Year 1 and above (from September 2026) will only need to purchase new uniform items as and when required, and may continue to wear their current uniform until they outgrow it.
- The new EYFS cohort in September 2026 will be the first to wear the full new uniform from the start of the school year.
Please note, also, that some items which were previously compulsory have now been made optional. If you wish to discuss any aspect of school uniform, please contact the school office.
A full list of uniform can be found in the table and pop-out sections below.
Please ensure all uniform is clearly labelled with your child’s name.
Please note:
Summer uniform (optional) can be worn after Easter half term until October half term (weather depending).
Winter uniform should be worn after October half term until Easter.
Please direct any questions about uniform to the School Office.
You can read the letter sent out in November 2025 regarding uniform changes here. If you have any comments regarding the changes to uniform from September 2026, please contact office@aylesford.viat.org.uk by 19 December 2025.
You can see previous uniform information here.
You can find the Trust's uniform policy on the policy page.
Click on the sections below for additional information regarding uniform.
PE kit
PE kit policy
- Pupils must have their full PE kit in school at all times.
- If pupils do not have their proper PE kit, they will be sent to another class with work.
- Should a pupil not have their correct kit on three occasions, a letter will be sent home to parents. PE is a core component of the curriculum and, we believe, is vital to the wellbeing of all children.
- Pupils are not allowed to borrow PE kits for health and hygiene reasons.
- Children in KS2 should have trainers in school for all PE lessons.
Hair and Jewellery
Hair should be of a natural colour. Long hair should be worn tied back.
On health and safety grounds we do not allow children to wear jewellery, however, one small pair of stud earrings is allowed - please note, these will need to be removed or taped over for PE lessons. Watches may be worn at school but must be removed for PE lessons.
Shoes
Appropriate school shoes must be worn.
Shoes should be smart, plain and suitable for active school days. We will accept a trainer-style shoe as long as it has the appearance of a traditional school shoe rather than a sports trainer.
For safety, girls’ shoes must have a secure strap, and no boots of any kind are permitted.
Second-hand uniform
Second-hand uniform can be requested through the PTA Facebook page:
Valley Invicta Primary School at Aylesford - PTA | Facebook
Alternatively, you can email: vipsaylesford.pta@gmail.com