Some forms of clothing are not best suited for nursery, and we politely request that you avoid clothes such as:
- Football Colours (Glasgow teams)
- could cause offence (such as anti-religious symbolism or political slogans)
- could cause health and safety difficulties, such as jewellery, open toe shoes (Religious jewellery may be an exception, please speak to nursery staff).
We request families to ensure children have a jacket, indoor shoes and wellie boots available everyday at their peg. Please write your child's name on all their belongings
Please dress your child in comfortable, washable clothes with easy fastenings for going to the toilet. A sweatshirt with a T-shirt under is a good idea and joggy bottoms are easy for your child when using the toilet. Children will wear aprons or outdoor suits for messy activities but please do not bring them in their good clothes, as they may still get messy. Children need to be free to concentrate on learning without worrying about their clothes.
From time to time children may have little accidents which require them to have a change of clothes, for example at water play. The nursery has a limited stock of spare clothes and it would be helpful if you can provide multiple changes of clothing including spare underwear and socks for your child. These can be stored in a bag and hung on his/her peg. If your child wears nappies, please provide spare nappies and wipes..
Glasgow City Council is concerned at the level of claims being received regarding the loss of children’s clothing and/or personal belongings. Parents/Carers are asked to assist in this area by ensuring that valuable items and unnecessarily expensive items of clothing are not brought to nursery. Parents/Carers should note that the authority does not carry insurance to cover the loss of such items and any claims submitted are likely to be met only where the authority can be shown to have been negligent.