Reminder - coats

13th October 2026
Dear Families,
 
 
As we know, it is vitally important that children have time outside each day to get fresh air and the opportunity to run around and play. At Western Road, we try (when safe to do so) to ensure all children spend time outside at breaktimes and lunchtimes, even if the weather is wet/changeable.
 
 

All children should be appropriately dressed for the weather and bring in a suitable coat, ideally waterproof and with a hood, each day. School fleeces or hoodies are not sufficiently waterproof to keep children dry. By having a suitable coat in school each day, children are well prepared for break and lunchtimes (alongside learning environment time in EYFS and Key Stage 1) and means they can enjoy the fresh air each day. Children should continue to wear their usual black/blue school shoes/trainers during the day but can bring these to change into from wellies each morning.

 

 

Children should continue to wear their PE kits/plimsolls/trainers as usual on PE days (not boots/wellies/snow boots). Please ensure ALL items are clearly named to prevent lost items.

 

 

If you need any support in sourcing clothing/footwear for your child, please do speak with myself, Mrs Hamilton or Mrs Bedford.

 

 

Thank you,

 
Irena Wooler
Head Teacher