Sixth Form Dress Code
Our sixth form students are role models for Joseph Leckie Academy 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.
It is a Sixth Form privilege not to wear a school uniform. The school expects that you will dress suitably and avoid extremes of fashion. Many outsiders judge the school by the appearance of its Sixth Formers and younger students look to the Sixth Form students as role models. The student body has recently engaged in a focus group with senior staff to refresh the uniform policy. Therefore, the below is a result of student and staff collaboration to make uniform more diverse and comfortable for our students.
The dress code is reviewed annually and the following has been approved for the academic year 2024-2025 and is currently in effect from 1st September 2024. These requirements below are not exhaustive in defining acceptable and unacceptable standards of dress and appearance, and we also reserve the right to adapt the policy with notice. Therefore, students should consult with their Head of Year in advance of wearing any item of which they are unsure of.
Lanyard’s should be worn at all times on school site due to Health and safety and security measure within the academy
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A formal shirt/blouse tucked into trousers/skirt. No vests or t-shirts. |
| A professional tie. |
| Academy Lanyard and ID Badge |
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Dark grey or black plain formal trouser or black plain knee-length to mid-calf skirt or dress. Dresses and skirts must be knee-length. No leggings/jeggings and trousers must meet shoe. |
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Sensible Black Shoes No motifs, trainers or dolly shoes. Shoes to cover foot, Boots only to be worn with and under trousers. |
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Plain sweater/jumper in fine knit material only. No chunky, patterned or collared items. |
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Plain Black Hijabs, with minimal pattern, can be worn. |
More Details About Our Sixth Form Dress Code
Clothing
- Smart turtle/roll neck jumpers may be worn as a replacement of a shirt and tie (with a blazer)
- Knitted round and V-neck jumpers can be worn (this must accompany a shirt, tie)
- Shirts or a blouse must be muted in colour, can be patterned, but not a garish design, it can be either short or long sleeved.
- Skirts or trousers can be worn and must be formal/tailored and of a muted colour
- Skirts/Dresses should be of an appropriate level in accordance with health and safety and to maintain student’s dignity, they must not be see through and must not ride-up. Muted colour scheme is acceptable
- Coats/Outerwear can be of any colour, slight branding is permitted, all outwear must be removed in a classroom. Sweatshirts (not hoodies) may be permitted but as outerwear, in muted colours and must not be of plain design with no emblems. These must be removed on entry to classroom.
- Abaya can be worn in plain, muted colours.
- Hijabs to be plain, in a muted colour
- No sweatshirts or clothing with large logos can be worn • No low-cut tops are permitted
- No tops with straps are permitted
- No leggings, jeans or jogging bottoms are permitted
Shoes and Hair
- Smart shoes are permitted (no trainers), Muted colours are accepted
- Smart ankle boots are permitted, Muted colours are accepted
- Hair to be of a natural colour
- Hair accessories should be discrete and not sharp or have garnish in colour
- No designs to be added to hair, 1-2 discreet lines are permitted.
- No un-natural colour
- No slits in eyebrows
- No sliders, work boots or UGG boots
Jewellery
- Subtle chains permitted
- Multiple small studs/sleepers, as long as discreet, are permitted
- Small nose stud is permitted, no rings allowed on health and safety grounds
- Smart watches/watches are permitted – but not in assessments or exams
- No thick belcher chains permitted
- No bulky jewellery permitted
- No hoop/bars permitted on health and safety grounds
- No facial piercings and body piercings not to be on show
- No visible tattoos
- All students will require a school bag that can hold an A4 folder and a pencil case.
We consider the colours on the following spectrum to be agreed as muted:
