Sixth Form Dress Code

We expect you to be dressed at all times as if working in a smart professional environment. As well as representing the Academy, you also need to reflect the expectations we place on staff and students to wear attire which reflects the aims and values of the Academy. Some aspects of the dress code are connected to safeguarding within an educational environment and some are expectations we have set in order to reflect the meaning and purpose of our day to day business at school.

Permitted

Not permitted

Smart trousers
Smart skirts of a reasonable length (no more than 8 cm above the knee)
Smart collared shirt with/without a tie
Smart blouse/top with a collar
Smart tailored dress of a reasonable length (no more than 8 cm above the knee)
Smart v-neck or round neck jumpers or cardigan
Waistcoat
Blazer
Islamic dress – simple silhouette jilbab and a hijab of plain design
Smart, formal, plain shoes – black, brown, navy blue, or grey
Smart, formal, ankle boots -black, brown, navy blue, or grey
Loafer style shoes
Strood Academy I.D. badge (compulsory to wear)

Combat trousers/cargo pants
Shorts
Denim wear or jeans
Ripped trousers
Leather or imitation leather
T-Shirts
Polo tops
Collarless tops
Sleeveless tops / vest tops
Large printed logos or slogans
Sportswear / hoodies / tracksuits / leggings
Lycra or ‘bodycon’ style material
Plunging necklines
Bare midriffs
Trainers
Plimsolls or canvas shoes (Vans/Converse)
Flips flops or backless shoes
Knee-high boots
Dr Martens/Timberland/Ugg style boots
Outdoor wear not to be worn inside the school building

Permitted

Smart trousers
Smart skirts of a reasonable length (no more than 8 cm above the knee)
Smart collared shirt with/without a tie
Smart blouse/top with a collar
Smart tailored dress of a reasonable length (no more than 8 cm above the knee)
Smart v-neck or round neck jumpers or cardigan
Waistcoat
Blazer
Islamic dress – simple silhouette jilbab and a hijab of plain design
Smart, formal, plain shoes – black, brown, navy blue, or grey
Smart, formal, ankle boots -black, brown, navy blue, or grey
Loafer style shoes
Strood Academy I.D. badge (compulsory to wear)

Not permitted

Combat trousers/cargo pants
Shorts
Denim wear or jeans
Ripped trousers
Leather or imitation leather
T-Shirts
Polo tops
Collarless tops
Sleeveless tops / vest tops
Large printed logos or slogans
Sportswear / hoodies / tracksuits / leggings
Lycra or ‘bodycon’ style material
Plunging necklines
Bare midriffs
Trainers
Plimsolls or canvas shoes (Vans/Converse)
Flips flops or backless shoes
Knee-high boots
Dr Martens/Timberland/Ugg style boots
Outdoor wear not to be worn inside the school building

Permitted

Not permitted

Discreet jewellery and not excessive.
One small nose stud
Hair should be of natural colour
Discreet make-up

No more than 2 sets of earrings.
No nose rings/hoops
No facial piercings
No bright/vibrant, ‘unnatural’ hair colour
Extreme hairstyles
No visible tattoos or body piercings
Excessive make-up e.g. fake eyelashes, fake tan, and bold/bright colours

Permitted

Discreet jewellery and not excessive.
One small nose stud
Hair should be of natural colour
Discreet make-up

Not permitted

No more than 2 sets of earrings.
No nose rings/hoops
No facial piercings
No bright/vibrant, ‘unnatural’ hair colour
Extreme hairstyles
No visible tattoos or body piercings
Excessive make-up e.g. fake eyelashes, fake tan, and bold/bright colours

Safeguarding Uniform Expectations

All Sixth Form students must wear their 6th Form I.D. badge which must be worn and visible at all times. If you do not have your I.D. badge for any reason, you must check in with reception for them to ensure safeguarding protocols are followed and a temporary lanyard is issued for the day.