Dress Code
Dress Code
We expect students to wear clothes that are suitable for a business / office environment. The purpose of this is to prepare students for the expectations that employers will have.
Boys (we expect students to wear the following):
- Trousers or smart chinos (no jeans, no tracksuits and no shorts)
- Shirts with a collar (no t-shirts or sports shirts)
- A smart jacket / blazer, jumper or cardigan if desired (no hoodies)
- Smart shoes (no trainers, pumps / plimsolls or flip-flops )
Girls (we expect students to wear the following):
- Trousers, smart chinos, dress or skirt (no jeans, no leggings, no tracksuits and no shorts)
- Blouses or shirts (no strappy tops, t-shirts or sports shirts and shoulders must be covered)
- A smart jacket / blazer, jumper or cardigan if desired (no hoodies)
- Smart shoes or boots (no trainers, no flip-flops and no backless sandals)
Skirts, and dresses for girls should be of a length that when you are standing up and have your hands by your side they are below the end of your hands.
In addition all students are expected to follow the academy rules regarding:
- Facial piercings (prohibited for all students)
- Extreme hair cuts and colour (style and colour suitable for a work environment)
- Hats should not be worn
If a Sixth Form student comes to the academy inappropriately dressed then they may asked to return home to change.