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Dress Code
Introduction
- The sixth form are the leading students in the school community. Sixth form dress therefore both reflects and sets the tone and the standard for the rest of the student body.
- Sixth form dress needs to reflect the nature of students’ purpose in school. Dress that is smart, dignified, and modest reflects this purpose through the respect it shows to others and the seriousness of intent that it demonstrates.
- Sixth form study is about encouraging independence of mind and an intellectually creative mind. The dress code allows a student’s individuality without compromising the school’s high standards.
- Many sixth form students will go on to professional or skilled jobs where there is a dress code that reflects the ethos and status of that company or organisation. The sixth form dress code therefore acts as a bridge between education and employment.
- Sixth form students work with teaching and support staff in a professional capacity. Sixth form dress needs to reflect that professional relationship.
Uniform
- Suit jacket, suit trousers/formal trousers, shirt, tie/bowtie and suitable shoes.
- Smart jumper, 1/4 zip jumper (no obvious logo/badges).
- A smart/business style formal blouse or fitted shirt must be worn. This must be long enough to cover the midriff and must not be low cut.
- Tailored trousers, must be at least ankle length or tailored knee length skirt.
- A knee length smart dress, this must be loose fitting.
- Smart shoes or ankle boots, they must not have exaggerated soles or heels (maximum heel height of 3cm) and must be formal in style.
- Student ID/lanyard must be worn at all times.
Hair
- Hair must be a natural colour and not extreme in style, e.g., tramlines or patterns, number one cut.
Other
- Make up and jewellery should be kept to a minimum.
- Visible body/facial piercing and tattoos are not permitted.
- Nails should be of an appropriate length.
The Director of Sixth Form is the ultimate arbiter of what is acceptable for uniforms. The Director of Sixth Form also reserves the right to use discretion on all aspects of appearance that lie outside of this policy.
Non-Compliance
Students will need to either borrow the correct item of clothing from the sixth form office or families will need to bring in the correct item of clothing for them. All breaches of the sixth form dress code will incur a detention, persistent breaches will result in further action.
Overall
The school will consider carefully formal requests to vary this policy to meet the needs of any individual student to accommodate their religion or belief or because of temporary or permanent medical conditions. Such requests should be made by writing to the Director of Sixth Form, giving a notice period of at least 6 weeks where possible.
The school recognises there may be other underlying reasons as to why a student is not wearing the correct uniform. If a uniform is lost, stolen or damaged, or if a parent is having financial difficulties, it is important that the school is made aware of such circumstances so that due consideration can be made. Such matters will, of course, be treated on an individual basis and with due discretion.
Monitoring and Review
Governors on the school’s Resources and Audit and Risk Committee were provided with draft copies of the document for review and comment. This policy will be reviewed at least every two years and assess its implementation to effectiveness. The policy will be promoted and implemented throughout the school.
