Simple, affordable and fair uniform for all - fleece update
Following last year's parent consultation, Fielding has simplified its uniform expectations. The sweatshirt or cardigan remains the core school uniform, as it always has been. The fleece has been retained as an optional outerwear item following parent feedback. Most pupils are already wearing the published uniform. A few parents have told us they did not know about the changes.
Uniform Update
Thank you to all parents who contributed to last year's uniform consultation.
During the consultation, we proposed removing the fleece because there were too many uniform variations. Many parents told us that they valued the fleece because it is warm, practical and durable. We listened to that feedback and adjusted our plans. Instead of removing the fleece, we retained it as an optional outerwear item.
The Fielding blue sweatshirt or cardigan with our logo remains, and has always been, the core school uniform item.
Why have we made this change?
We want our uniform to be:
- Simple and consistent so that pupils have a clear sense of belonging to our school community.
- Affordable for families by keeping the number of branded items to a minimum so that no family feels peer pressure to purchase additional clothing.
- Fair for all families, recognising that Fielding serves families from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds.
- In line with government expectations that schools reduce unnecessary branded uniform items and associated costs.
- High School ready, many High Schools have strict uniform rules. Our simple approach with fewer variants better prepares pupils for year 7 and beyond.
What should children wear?
Our expectation is that children wear:
- A Fielding blue sweatshirt or cardigan with our logo
- A Fielding blue branded polo shirt with our logo or white polo shirt (with or without our logo)
- Grey trousers, shorts, skirt or pinafore, or blue and white gingham style summer dress for the summer period
- Black shoes or trainers
The Fielding fleece may still be worn, but as optional outerwear only. When inside, the fleece is kept in lockers or on pegs.
If your child currently wears a fleece as their main uniform item
Our first preference is that families purchase a sweatshirt or cardigan as soon as practical and begin using this as their child's main uniform item. Any fleece can then continue to be used as intended, as optional outerwear.
However, we recognise that some families may not have seen or understood the updated guidance when purchasing uniform. If this applies to you, we ask that you make the change as soon as possible, by the end of first Spring half-term (Friday 12th February 2027) Teachers may contact the small number of affected families directly to support this transition.
Thank you for your support. As with all aspects of school life, our aim is to balance consistency, affordability and practicality while ensuring every child feels that they belong at Fielding.
Peter Dunmall, September 2026