Dress code
Smart, Business Dress
The rationale behind our dress code is to set a smart, professional tone for our most senior students, as they become young adults. There is a certain amount of judgement required when considering “smart, business dress” but the guidelines below should help students select clothes that suit their personal style and are within our parameters. We are more than happy to discuss items before money is spent. If we have concerns about students’ clothing we will always speak directly to them in the first instance, calmly and discreetly.
| YES PLEASE | NO THANK YOU |
| Smart, fitted trousers | Denim |
| Smart skirt or dress (no shorter than a couple of inches just above the knee) | Inappropriately short skirt or dress |
| Smart jumper / cardigan | Hoodies, sweatshirts, baggy knitwear |
| Blouse / smart top, including sleeveless | Leather trousers, skirt or jacket |
| Shirt / Collared polo shirt tucked into trousers | Strappy top |
| Suit / waistcoat/ jacket | Belly tops that show midriff – standing or sitting |
| Tie | Leggings |
| Smart, polishable shoes | Sportswear or trainers |
| Earrings no bigger than 50p | Round neck T-Shirts |
| One nose stud | Nose-rings or other facial piercings |
| Smart tailored shorts in hot weather (no shorter than a couple of inches just above the knee) |
