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    • Dress Code

    Rationale

    As part of the launch of Three Spires Sixth Form, we are revisiting some key aspects of sixth form life. Part of our duty is to prepare students for adult life and, with this in mind, certain policies and procedures may need to be amended to reflect the 16-19 age group and their needs. In March 2024, St Peter’s and St Regis decided to go to a consultation on sixth form uniform. We included all stakeholders who are listed below.

    • Students Y10-Y13 from both academies – Survey and in-school meeting (15th May 2024)
    • External Year 12 applicants who are looking to join our sixth form
    • Parents – Survey

    The Proposal

    The Post 16 Dress Code is centred around ‘an appropriate dress for work ethos’. Maintaining a professional appearance is important, as Post 16 students act as role models for our academies.  But, we also want students to take responsibility regarding how they dress and understand that first impressions are very important when they are applying for jobs in the future. We want students to use good judgement and show courtesy and pride in their appearance, ensuring that they are presentable and safe for the environment they are working in.

    The details below are designed to illustrate what does/doesn’t fall into our general P16 dress code. While we have a relaxed dress code, this is still an expectation to dress in an office-appropriate manner.

    Examples of what would meet the standards we expect:

    • Business casual/smart casual
    • Traditional dress
    • Blazers and suit jackets are recommended but can be substituted for a cardigan or jumper. Apart from ‘Formal Days’ when a blazer or suit jacket is required
    • Trousers, suit trousers, suit
    • Skirt and dress length should be no higher than two inches above the knee.
    • Shirt and blouses with and without a collar
    • Tie or bow tie to be worn with a shirt that has a collar

    Exclusions to the dress code:

    • Caps/hats/bonnets/durags
    • Hoodies or hooded jumpers/tops
    • Football/rugby/sports shirts
    • Halter-neck, strapless & spaghetti strapped tops and dresses
    • Lycra, or any tight clingy materials
    • Denim jeans or tops
    • Sportswear – unless it’s the Three Spires Sixth Form Practical Kit
    • Beachwear
    • Any T-shirt with a slogan or political message
    • Any clothing that exposes your back, chest, stomach or underwear

    Shoes

    Appropriate

    Not Appropriate

    Leather polishable shoes

    Flip Flops

    Boots – no higher than the top of the ankle

    Sliders

    Loafers

    Crocs

    Deck Shoes

    Open-toed shoe/sandal

    All-black leather polishable trainers (not on formal days)

    Open-back shoe/sandal

     

    Multicoloured shoe or *sports trainer

     

    Fabric trainers

    *Sports trainers can be worn with a practical Three Spires Sixth Form kit.

     

    Standard expectations of all students

    • Lanyards must be worn
    • Well-groomed, clean and neat appearance with good standards of hygiene
    • Any piercings should be inconspicuous (use a retainer), non-offensive and covered in practical activities
    • Any tattoos should be inconspicuous, non-offensive and covered whenever possible
    • Hair, beards and moustaches should be kept neat and tidy
    • No obvious logos, writing or political message on any item of clothing

     

    Role of ‘Formal’ Days

    It is common practice in the post-18 environment that students will be smartly dressed for certain occasions i.e. interviews, weddings, family occasions etc. With this in mind, we are looking at implementing ‘Formal days’ for our Post 16 students. Formal days could be: interview practice, open evenings, photography days, guest speakers etc. It is expected that on these days students will rise to the occasion and pick a more formal outfit, such as a full suit, blazer, blouse, shirt and tie.

    The details outlined above have been written to illustrate what does and does not fall into our general Post-16 dress code. While we have a more relaxed dress code, there is still an expectation to dress in an office-appropriate manner.

    Practical Kit

    For all students who are in any of the following subjects and academies, a practical kit must be worn for all practical activities.

    • CTEC Sport
    • BTEC Sport
    • Performing Arts
    • Basketball Academy
    • Cricket Academy
    • Rugby Academy
    • Esports Academy

     

    Kit can be purchased directly from here: https://three-spires-academy-trust.surridgesport.com/en

    Students should only wear the practical kit to theory lessons when given express permission by staff.

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