{"id":210,"date":"2013-08-09T13:51:14","date_gmt":"2013-08-09T13:51:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/?page_id=210"},"modified":"2026-01-08T08:45:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T08:45:17","slug":"uniform","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/?page_id=210","title":{"rendered":"Uniform"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We believe a uniform plays a valuable role in contributing to our ethos and culture and sets an appropriate tone. It can also instil pride, support positive behaviour and discipline, ensure pupils of all backgrounds feel welcome, protect children from social pressures to dress in a particular way, and promote good relations between different groups of pupils. Above all, we believe that school uniform supports effective teaching and learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>CLV Uniform<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_7448\" style=\"width: 483px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7448\" class=\"wp-image-7448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/uniform-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Students wearing CLV Uniform\" width=\"473\" height=\"591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/uniform-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/uniform-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/uniform-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/uniform-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/uniform-1639x2048.jpg 1639w, https:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/uniform-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7448\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Students wearing CLV Uniform<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plain white shirt with collar. Shirt must be tucked in at all times<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black round neck jumper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full-length black trousers (no leggings, no black jeans no press studs on pockets and no visible branding)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black knee-length skirt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formal black school shoe or ankle boot<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All students should have a suitably sized school bag. They also need to bring their own pencil case to school with all the equipment they need in lessons (including a calculator).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Jumper<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jumpers must be with students in school at all times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jumpers can be bought from our uniform supplier, Emblematic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can be purchased via Emblematic\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/emblematic.co.uk\/longbenton-store\/cslv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a> or through their warehouse at the following address:<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 26 North Tyne Ind Est.,<br \/>\nLongbenton,<br \/>\nNewcastle Upon Tyne,<br \/>\nNE12 9SZ<br \/>\nTel: 0191 270 1449<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/emblematic.co.uk\/longbenton-store\/cslv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emblematic website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Shirt<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plain white shirt with collar. Shirt must be tucked in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shirts.png\" alt=\"image showing various white school shirts\" width=\"1090\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shirts.png 1090w, https:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shirts-300x46.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shirts-1024x157.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shirts-768x118.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1090px) 100vw, 1090px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Trousers or Skirts<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart black trousers (no leggings, or black jeans, no cargo style trousers, no press studs on pockets).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7702\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Trousers.jpg\" alt=\"image showing black smart school trousers\" width=\"915\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Trousers.jpg 915w, https:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Trousers-300x52.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Trousers-768x134.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 915px) 100vw, 915px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black knee length skirt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7703 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/skirts.jpg\" alt=\"image showing black knee length school skirt\" width=\"475\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/skirts.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/skirts-300x174.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Footwear<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This must be a formal black school shoe or ankle boot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7701\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shoes.jpg\" alt=\"images showing acceptable footwear - black shoes and ankle boots\" width=\"871\" height=\"255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shoes.jpg 871w, https:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shoes-300x88.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shoes-768x225.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black trainers, leather or suede sports shoes are not allowed.\u00a0 Branded sports shoes such as Adidas, Nike, Converse, Lacoste, Puma and Vans are not allowed even though they appear in Schoolwear sections in some stores.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7705\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shoes-unacceptable.jpg\" alt=\"image showing unacceptable footwear including black trainers, leather or suede sports shoes, uggs, crocs and branded sports shoes\" width=\"905\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shoes-unacceptable.jpg 905w, https:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shoes-unacceptable-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shoes-unacceptable-768x300.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 905px) 100vw, 905px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>We do not allow<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trainers are not allowed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facial piercing of any kind is not allowed, this includes no tongue piercing and no nose studs or nose rings of any kind.\u00a0 Plastic retainers used in piercings are not allowed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Makeup make-up must be `light`. Students wearing excess makeup will be asked to remove it. False nails and false eyelashes are not allowed across the school.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extreme haircuts and hairstyles are not allowed. Hair should not be dyed bright colours and, for health and safety reasons, long hair must be tied back for practical subjects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expensive items of outdoor wear are not recommended as they present a security risk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jewellery is allowed but must be discreet and safe: one pair of small earrings (a stud or small hoop).\u00a0 Earrings and jewellery must be removed during PE and Sports activities such as Challenge Wednesday.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Uniform Bank<\/h2>\n<p>The Hope Centre in Cramlington has a Uniform Bank which redistributes donated new and used school uniform. For further information please visit their website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cramlingtoncofe.org\/hope-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.cramlingtoncofe.org\/hope-centre<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Equipment<\/h2>\n<p>All students are expected to come equipped with their own pen, pencil, ruler, calculator etc. Students carry all of their equipment with them so should have a suitably sized school bag (large enough to hold an A4 file).<\/p>\n<h2>Mobile Phones<\/h2>\n<p>Mobile phones interrupt lessons and learning. Mobile phones are not allowed and will be confiscated if used during school hours. If a student brings a mobile phone it must be switched off and placed in their school bag. If contact with home is required, students should do this via student services or reception.<\/p>\n<h2>PE Kit<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5618\" style=\"width: 404px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5618\" class=\"wp-image-5618\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/uniform-013.jpg\" alt=\"Students in PE Kit with optional school logo\" width=\"394\" height=\"591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/uniform-013.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.cramlingtonlv.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/uniform-013-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 394px) 100vw, 394px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5618\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Students in PE kit with optional school logo<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Students must change into correct PE kit for all PE lessons. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students must wear:\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a plain red t-shirt<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">black shorts or tracksuit bottoms <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trainers <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">socks (red socks optional).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also recommend a plain red sweatshirt for outdoor lessons and students can wear other sportswear underneath red items, such as a base layer, so long as the outer layer is a red t shirt or a red sweatshirt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional items with a school logo are available from our PE kit supplier, Emblematic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/emblematic.co.uk\/longbenton-store\/cslv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emblematic website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Safety in PE<\/h2>\n<p>All jewellery and watches must be removed for PE. Facial piercings of any kind are not allowed in school and piercings anywhere present an injury risk during PE lessons, so are not allowed when participating. We also advise the wearing of shin pads for football.<\/p>\n<h2>What happens if a student forgets their\u00a0PE kit?<\/h2>\n<p>We require all students to participate in PE and to wear the correct PE kit to every lesson.<\/p>\n<p>In the event of an injury, that prevents full and active participation, we operate a \u2018no notes policy\u2019. This means that the student explains to the teacher what the problem is and to what extent they can be involved in the lesson i.e. planning, refereeing or even limited physical activity depending upon the nature of the injury. When this is the case, students are still required to wear the correct PE kit &#8211; more details can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1JzoTTw2Ns5yWsZspzb9ha4zRUDCrErOY\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We believe a uniform plays a valuable role in contributing to our ethos and culture and sets an appropriate tone. 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