We pride ourselves on running a mature and business-like sixth form and as such look to reflect this in our dress code.
We ask you to reflect a smart appearance in your attire which would mirror most professional workplace environments. Whilst we do not ask you to wear a uniform, we do ask you to remember that as members of our sixth form, you are still representatives of our school and role models to our younger students. We ask you to act as our ‘Idsall Leaders of Learning’ and therefore require that you wear clothing which reflects your attitude as smart, mature and committed learners. We also ask that you wear your sixth form ID badge at all times to meet our safeguarding requirements.
| Professional/Suitable Attire | Non-Professional/Unsuitable Attire |
| Smart suit/blazer/jacket | Denim or leather jacket |
| Plain or patterned shirt/polo shirt with a collar | T-shirt with or without a logo |
| Plain full length blouse/top with sleeves | Short (showing the midriff) and/or strappy blouse/top (showing the shoulders) |
| Plain jumper/cardigan | Jumper/sweatshirt with a large logo
No hoodies |
| Skirt/dress falling just above the knee or longer | Short skirt/dress |
| Tailored skirt/dress | Skirt/dress made from lycra/clingy material |
| Tailored trousers | Trousers made from lycra/clingy material
No leggings or jeans |
| Work-style shoes/boots – flat or with a sensible heel | Trainers, canvas shoes, pumps or flip flops |
| Tie/waistcoat optional | Hats/caps |
| ID badge visible | ID badge in pocket or bag |
Makeup and nail varnish can be worn, however, these should not be excessive or deviate from the professional nature of a student’s overall outfit. A business-like approach is also expected when it comes to hair colour and piercings.
As it is a clear part of the sixth form agreement and one of the conditions students agree to when joining our sixth form, our staff will enforce the dress code and will speak to students if their attire is unsuitable in anyway, directing them to change as soon as possible. Anyone continuing to wear inappropriate clothing will be referred to senior management and this may result in the loss of learning time if it is deemed appropriate to send a student home to change.