School uniform is one of the ways in which we encourage the children to feel a part of the school community. At Irk Valley, it is important that our pupils feel a sense of belonging to our school. We believe that wearing a smart and practical uniform allows all children, regardless of their backgrounds, to feel equal to their peers and confident in their appearance.

Our school uniform is...

• Royal Blue sweatshirt or Royal Blue cardigan (with or without the school logo)
• Pale blue polo shirt
• Grey or black trousers
• Grey or black skirt (in summer, a blue and white summer dress may be worn)
• Black, sensible shoes or trainers
• Grey, black or white socks
• Grey or black tights
• Royal Blue book bag (with or without the school logo)

Our P.E kit is...

• Plain white T-shirt (with or without the school logo)
• Plain black/ navy tracksuit bottoms or leggings
• Plain black/ navy shorts (in summer)
• Plain, suitable trainers or black pumps

Jewellery...

• One pair of stud earrings (no other piercings are permitted)
• A sensible wristwatch (not a smartwatch)

Jewellery is the responsibility of the pupil and not the school. Lost or damaged items will not be refunded. All jewellery must be removed during practical lessons, for example, PE lessons / swimming lessons. If children cannot remove their own earrings, then this should be done at home on the day of PE.

Hot Weather...

Everyone working at/attending the school during hot weather conditions is required to wear sun-safe clothing that covers as much of their skin as possible.
This includes wearing:
• Loose fitting tops with collars or covered necklines
• Tops that cover the shoulder area
• Grey or black shorts or pale blue and white summer dresses of an appropriate length 
• Sun-safe hats
• Sunglasses with UV protection
• Sunscreen (children must be able to apply this themselves and it must be labelled and handed to the child’s class
teacher).
During hot weather, lightweight clothing is required to reduce the risk of overheating. Pupils are not required to wear their jumpers/cardigans during heatwaves.
If outside during break and lunch times, pupils not wearing sun-safe clothing/sunscreen are advised to stay in an area protected from the sun.

Cold Weather...

During cold weather, pupils should wear scarves, gloves, coats and hats when they are outside. Additional layers underneath the usual school uniform are accepted.
Where possible, pupils not wearing warm clothing are provided with spare clothing if going outside during break and lunch times.

Our uniform suppliers are:

• Ziggys School wear, North City Shopping Centre, 20, Lee Rd, Manchester M9 4DH
• My clothing- please see the link below: