Code of Conduct

UNIFORM - SIXTH FORM DRESS CODE  

Students in the Sixth Form are asked to wear clean, smart casual clothing. We currently do not have a school uniform in the Sixth Form, however being in a school environment there are rules and dress codes to adhere to.
The Sixth Form dress code allows for jeans but not ripped jeans. Cropped trousers and longer tailored shorts will be permitted. Sports shorts should only be worn in PE lessons. All shorts and skirts need to be a minimum of mid-thigh length.

We should not be able to see underwear either through clothing or due to the length of clothing. We should not be able to see underwear above jeans/trousers.

In the warmer months, we ask students to remember that cooler clothes are sensible, but beach wear is not appropriate. Vest tops and t-shirts should cover underwear and stomachs so we cannot see belly buttons. Strapless, or off the shoulder, dresses & tops and spaghetti straps on dresses & tops are not allowed without an appropriate top underneath – as a rule a strap should have a minimum of 3-finger width. If in doubt t-shirts with sleeves should be worn. Cropped tops are not to be worn to school. See-through or backless clothing is also not permitted. We should not be able to see underwear with the tops/dresses you are wearing.

Students need to be mindful of logos and printed text on clothing. Some may not be suitable for a school environment.

Jewellery should be minimalist for school (e.g. one or two pairs of earrings, a necklace or one discreet nose stud). We do not permit students to wear, as examples, septum rings or jewellery on their teeth. Visible body piercing is generally NOT acceptable.

Students are expected to have a business wear outfit. We have smart business dress days which are once or twice a term. Business wear might be: a full suit; a smart shirt/blouse, jacket and smart trousers; a dress and smart jacket; smart skirt/trousers and top; and worn with smart shoes. In simpler terms, we would not expect to see students wearing jeans and trainers on a business dress day. Skirts and dresses should be at least mid-thigh length.
If we feel it necessary, then a member of staff or the Sixth Form Team will speak to any students whose clothing is not in line with the school’s expectations. Students will be asked to either wear a provided T-shirt or to go home and change.

The Head of Sixth Form/Sixth Form Team will determine what is considered appropriate dress and their decision is final and non-negotiable. Sixth Form is part of the school; the main school is in full school uniform. We hope everyone can work together to support suitable smart casual wear and to appreciate that some items of clothing will be best worn when not in school.

CODE OF CONDUCT -

Please find the sixth form code of conduct and student contract here.

Identification and Safeguarding 

It is a safeguarding requirement for all Sixth Form students to visibly wear their student identification (ID) lanyard.  This is essential as Sixth Form students do not wear a school uniform and need to be recognisable to main school students and staff. 

All students will be issued with their own student ID lanyard and will be responsible for its safe keeping. For safeguarding and security reasons, students must not bring external visitors on to the school site.