our professional Dress code

The Uniform Policy for the Sixth Form at The Highcrest Academy is designed to prepare students for the standards demanded at the workplace. Our students are expected to be smartly dressed and to set an example to the rest of the school community. 

Gentlemen’s Uniform

• Gentlemen must wear a suit (grey, navy or black) with a shirt and tie
• Suit jackets/blazers must be worn at all times around the academy unless permission is given to remove them during a lesson
• A plain V neck/round neck jumper over the shirt is fine but turtle neck jumpers are not permitted nor are jumpers displaying a large logo
• ID badges are how we identify and safeguard our Sixth Form students so must be worn at all times

Ladies Uniform

• Ladies may wear either a trouser suit, a knee length skirt suit or an Abaya 
• A shirt, blouse or other business wear top (please see Head of Sixth Form if unsure)
• T-shirts of any kind and tops that do not reach the elbow are not suitable
• Smart jumpers are acceptable beneath the blazer providing they do not have a large logo
• Suit jackets/blazers must be worn at all times around the academy unless permission is given to remove them during a lesson
• ID badges are how we identify and safeguard our Sixth Form students so must be worn at all times

All Sixth Form Students

• A school bag big enough to fit in at least one A4 folder, a pencil case, books (including a reading book)
• Students are allowed one stud in each ear and a nose stud (not a hoop)
• Students are not permitted to have lines in their eyebrows nor shaved patterns in their hair
• Acrylic nails of a reasonable length are permitted (suitable length for physical  activities)
• Make up must be of a natural appearance, suitable for normal day wear

Shoes

• Shoes must be smart black shoes that are leather/leather style material
• Converse style footwear, trainers and boots are not permitted 

*if there are medical reasons your child cannot wear shoes, a doctor’s note should be sent in to their Head of Learning and the school matron

Sixth Form BTEC PE Kit

Students taking a L3 in BTEC PE may purchase a separate kit through the PE department.  This kit should only be worn for practical lessons; at all other times students are expected to be in their business wear as normal.