HABE Sixth Form Dress Code
Our Sixth Form students are role models for the Harris Federation and as such should be smartly presented at all times. Standards in our dress code reflect our high expectations in all aspects of student life.
The Sixth Form dress code is designed to be smart, affordable and inclusive. Students are encouraged to contact their Head of Sixth Form for advice and/or financial assistance if required.
Our dress code
Tops
- Formal shirts, blouses and tops
- Male students must have a tie with their shirts
- Smart, plain jumpers
Bottoms
- Formal tailored trousers (which must be always worn on the waist. Students will be sanctioned for wearing ‘sagging’ trousers) or skirts
- Students wearing a skirt or a dress must be at least to the knee, and not made of stretchy material
- Dresses should be formal and have sleeves which cover at least the top quarter of the arm
- Formal shoes
- Students may wear a non-fashion belt
Religious dress: Those wishing to wear the Islamic dress should wear a simple silhouette jilbab and a hijab. A formal business jacket will still need to be worn.
Blazers may be removed in warm conditions. Scarves may be worn outside the buildings but must be removed once inside.
The following are not permitted
- Casual style dresses such as those with a vest style top, very thin straps and strapless style top
- Sweatshirts or oversized logos denim/jeans trousers, jackets, shirts, blouses or skirts
- Studs on trousers, skirts or shirts/blouses
- Casual trousers – combats, track suits, leggings
- Casual tops – track suit, fleeces, T-shirts, hooded tops, vest tops, crop tops or off the shoulder tops
- Shorts or tracksuits worn beneath trousers
- Tight narrow legged trousers, trousers made of stretchy legging-type material
- Sportswear
- Very short skirts/revealing clothes
- Trainers, pumps, canvas shoes, Vans, Kicker trainers or leisure shoes/pumps
- Gloves, hats, caps
- Clothing made of sheer/transparent materials
- Where possible, tattoos should not be visible
Students will be sent home if they do not conform to the dress code. Parents/carers will be contacted on the first occasion a student is required to be sent home in relation to a dress code violation.
It is beyond the scope of the policy to provide guidance on every eventuality. In the event of queries, the Assistant Principal with responsibility for the Sixth Form, will act as the arbiter. If you fail to comply with these guidelines, you will be dealt with in line with the Academy Sixth Form discipline structure.
