SLAT SIXTH FORM @ BOURNE ACADEMY
Sixth Form Dress Code
Our Trust recognise that our students represent a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, so naturally we want students to exercise choice in the clothing they wear for school.
Our students do not have a uniform in Sixth Form, but instead a dress code which is similar to what is expected in a professional business environment, as for our staff. The dress code sets out our expectations for day to day wear and the appearance of Sixth Form students should foster respect for them as young professionals.
The way that students dress is important to create a smart, disciplined and purposeful academic environment and as role models to promote the public image of SLAT Sixth Form in the wider community.
Clothing should be smart, fit for purpose and have due regard for any health and safety policy.
We want all students to feel happy and comfortable in school, so if in doubt, please discuss with the Sixth Form Team so we can resolve any queries.
Smart dress code
South Lincolnshire Academies Trust have adopted a ‘smart’ dress code for all Sixth Form students.
Examples of smart casual are:
- Trousers, skirts or dresses of an appropriate length and formal office style
- Dark coloured opaque tights are recommended if wearing a skirt / dress
- Blouse, shirt, t-shirt (polo style) or long-sleeved top
- Tie (optional)
- Blazer, jacket, cardigan or jumper. A smart, formal office style (i.e. a fine knit jumper with a round, V neck or roll neck may be worn under the jacket but not instead of a jacket)
- Suitable smart footwear appropriate for a work place (this can include smart open toe sandals with back straps in the summer months and Dr Martens throughout the year, but no Converse)
Lanyards
Sixth Form Lanyards must be worn and visible at all times on the Trust’s site and premises.
If you forget or lose your lanyard – a temporary lanyard must be collected from the Sixth Form Office at the start of the day. Anyone requiring a replacement lanyard will be charged £3 for the whole lanyard or £2 for a card and 50p each for the strap or holder.
Refrain from wearing
Please note the items listed below are not considered to be smart dress. We request students to refrain from wearing them. If in doubt, please discuss with the Sixth Form Team so we can resolve any queries in advance.
CLOTHES
- Shorts, mini-skirts, tight fitting short tube skirts, see-through clothing, denim jeans, leggings, low cut tops, crop tops, vest tops, off the shoulder clothing, clothing with tears/holes/rips or unclean
- No logos, narrow straps or low necklines
- Sweatshirts are not appropriate
FOOTWEAR
- Casual footwear (such as trainers, Converse, canvas shoes or flip-flops)
- No stiletto heels (no higher than 2-3 inches)
HAIR / JEWELLERY / OTHER
- No extreme colour of hair
- No facial piercings other than any earrings. Nose studs are not permitted and should be managed with flat clear retainers
- We are aware that a few students may have tattoos which we fully appreciate is a personal choice. However, you may be asked to cover any large tattoos which are deemed inappropriate (i.e. offensive language, imagery or excessive)
- No excessive nail extensions. However, any style nail polish including gel nails and acrylics are permitted
- Any items that does not represent neutrality (i.e. badges with political slogans)
Students whose clothing is not deemed suitable will be asked to change or be provided with an alternative and a letter will be sent home.
Exemptions
The following exceptions are allowed:
- PE or Science/Practical lessons (i.e. trainers for PE or no open-toe sandals in any practical environment)
- Educational visits, where practical activities require less formal wear
- School non-uniform days
