DRESS CODE

The Sixth Form dress code plays an important role in contributing to the ethos and values of both the sixth form and the wider school. The dress code should allow students to express themselves as individuals, but in an appropriate way.

It is particularly important that the dress code recognises that the school is a working environment for students and staff; the public perception of the school should be important to all of us.

Kingsmead Sixth Form Dress Code

Sixth Form students are role models for the rest of the school and are leaders who will represent the school both formally and informally, and so we have a smart dress code* which reflects a professional learning environment.

Students must follow these simple rules:

• Clothing must come to the fingertips, or below
• Clothing must cover the waist, chest, and shoulders**
• Footwear must fasten and be secure. Sandals may be worn with a heel strap
• Head scarves can be worn for religious purposes only. Other head wear can be worn but must not cover the whole head
• Student ID card must always be worn (including entry and exit from school)

It is recognised that this dress code will not cover all issues that may arise. Students may seek to wear, for example, items which have not been covered by the above guidelines, but which are against the spirit of this dress code. In such a case, or given any dispute, the final decision is made by the Sixth Form Leadership team. Students will be spoken to in the first instance, re-occurrence could result in students being sent home to change, and a formal consequence awarded.

*tracksuits, joggers, or jeans with rips are not smart dress

**During instances of hot weather adjustments will be announced beforehand by the sixth form leadership team