The Purpose of School Uniform
A Visual Guide
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- Provides a sense of identity and cohesion. Any expectations on what to wear are removed, developing a greater sense of equality between children and reducing bullying. The uniform reinforces our inclusive approach, that despite individual differences, we are all part of the Ysgol Eirias family.
- Improves wellbeing and study ethic. The worry of what to wear to school can be damaging to self-confidence and a distraction to learning. A lack of confidence can be one of the most significant barriers to wellbeing and academic growth.
- Places a focus on character. Children should be prioritising the development of their personality, having the confidence to be who they are and not be defined by material things like the clothes they wear, or the colour of their hair or the jewellery they wear. With a school uniform, your child can express themselves in more meaningful ways, which helps to develop their creativity.
- Increases safety. With their school uniform on, children can immediately be recognised at a distance as a member of Ysgol Eirias. Strangers can be easily identified as not part of the school by their lack of uniform.
- Preparation for the outside world. School uniform prepares children for the formal scenarios that they encounter in their life, for example job interviews.
- Easier economics for parents. With school uniforms, economics is made easier for parents. You know exactly what to buy and when to buy it, and often uniform can be used for more than one school year.