Dress code

Sixth Formers in a school which they share with other younger students are in an unusual position. They have privileges and freedoms that are not granted to those in Years 7–11. Students should come to school dressed appropriately for study. Whilst we do not have a uniform or insist on smart office-wear, we do ask that students’ dress does not cause offence to staff and other students. Therefore, the Sixth Form dress code, with which you are expected to comply, is:

● Dress for Sixth Form students (Year 12 and 13) should be smart, clean, respectable and appropriate for a safe working environment. (This is the current guidance as given in the student Basics handbook). ● As Sixth Formers (Year 12 and 13) you have the freedom and privilege to choose your own clothes for school bearing in mind that you are role models for younger students and that you are coming into a working environment. ● Students can wear blouses, shirts, polo shirts and T shirts with sleeves, as long as any logo on these is not likely to offend.

A jumper, cardigan or sweatshirt can be worn over the top. ● Students can wear trousers/jeans of their own choice as long as they are full length, smart and clean, and not ripped.

Underwear should not be visible. Shorts are permitted only in the summer term and the first half of autumn term, and must be of an appropriate length for a working environment. ● Girls can wear skirts or dresses of their own choice but they should be smart with no visible underwear, cleavage or midriff and of a length that is not likely to offend others (no more than approx 3 cm above the knee). ● Footwear should be appropriate for the school environment so only smart and

clean trainers or shoes can be worn, girls shoes should have a heel of no more than 5cms.Flip flops or open sandals are not allowed. ● In general, jewellery should not be worn in school, for safety reasons. Students with pierced ears should wear small stud earrings, but they should be removed or covered during PE lessons. Inappropriate jewellery such as large rings, necklaces, including choker necklaces, bracelets or large earrings should never be worn ● Make up should be kept to a minimum in school. ● Hair colour should be of a natural hair colour. The style of haircut as well as beards and moustaches are judged appropriate by the Head of Year. ● Tattoos should not be visible in school.

You are to take notice of any rules given from time to time by the Head/Deputy Head of Sixth Form in relation to particular items of clothing or appearance. Sixth Form students should not need to be constantly reminded about standards of dress and appearance and should set an example to younger pupils. The final arbiter of what is or is not acceptable dress or appearance is the Head/Deputy Head of Sixth Form.