As role models to their younger peers, we expect our sixth form students to dress appropriately for the school working environment. This dress code indicates the standard of dress expected of sixth form students and is intended to create a balance between a professional and comfortable learning environment.

 

Guidance & Restrictions

 

Expectations	Guidance	Not permitted
Lanyard	Worn at all times (safeguarding requirement)	N/A
Dress, skirt or full length trousers	All clothing must be clean and in good repair (not ripped) Skirts and dresses must be of a modest length Smart jeans may be worn (not ripped)	Leggings, unless worn under a mid-length dress/tunic Bodycon/tube dresses or skirts Shorts Joggers Cargo trousers
Top with sleeves	Sleeves may be short or long	Cropped tops Strappy tops Hooded tops Large slogans
Smart shoes, sandals or boots	All-black or all-white trainers are acceptable	Backless footwear Sliders/flip flops Crocs Ugg boots
Tailored jacket	Optional
Outdoor jacket/coat		Removed when in class

 

Formal occasions (when Post-16 students represent the school)

Expectations

 1. BLACK skirt of reasonable length or BLACK full length smart trousers

 2. BLACK or WHITE top with sleeves

 3. BLACK shoes, sandals or boots

 4. BLACK tailored jacket (optional)

 

Other important notes

• Hats and outdoor clothing must not be worn in school

 • Students who attend school or school functions wearing inappropriate clothing may be sent home to change

• Small earrings and a single discreet nose stud may be worn. Other facial jewellery and visible tattoos are not acceptable.

• For PE/Dance activities, students must bring sports clothing which is not worn in school during the day

• Phones must not be seen or used outside of the sixth form centre. Please also note that we are in the process of reviewing our whole school mobile policy and this may be subject to change.

 

This list is not exhaustive and we reserve the right to point out other issues as they arise. The overriding principle is that it is the judgement of the staff that determines what is suitable or not.

It is possible that, at times, you may not meet our expectations and then we will intervene to let you know and we will expect you to respond by adapting your dress.