Active Uniforms

Children should be able to move, play and learn at school without clothing restricting them. Active uniforms allow children to move freely throughout the day and are suitable for all aspects of daily school life.

Some more traditional uniforms prevent free and easy movement for children and can have a greater detrimental impact on girls. Dressing children for an active childhood will help them concentrate better, and move more, making them happier and healthier. 

What does it look like?

Active uniforms consist of t-shirts or polo shirts, joggers, leggings and shorts, a jumper and black trainers. Rise advocate for non-branded uniforms that can be purchased from a wide range of places including supermarkets. An active uniform should be inclusive, comfortable and affordable.

We’re proud to be part of the Active Uniform Alliance (AUA) – a group of organisations that share a passion for improving children’s health and wellbeing. Together, we’re calling for all primary schools to introduce ‘always-active uniforms’ that encourage full physical activity, are comfortable, and meet the needs of children. Because dressing children for an active childhood will help them concentrate better, and move more, making them happier and healthier.  

Find out more about our Made to Move campaign and get involved here: www.activeuniform.org 

For more information

Rise is a supporter of the active uniform alliance and more information about active uniforms can be found here https://activeuniform.org/active-uniforms/

Schools can sign the pledge and commit to adopting an active unform here https://activeuniform.org/the-pledge/

For further information and local support contact Louise Wallace [email protected]