Sixth Form Dress Code
Professional Dress
Cheadle Hulme Sixth Form has a professional dress code. Students are expected to dress professionally at all times in school and on school trips. For some trips, e.g. Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, students will be permitted to wear non-business dress.
Identity lanyards
Identity lanyards are considered to be part of professional dress. Students are expected to wear their identity badges when on school premises in line with the school safeguarding policy (this can be found on our policies page).
Lost or damaged lanyards will need to be replaced at a minimum cost of £1.
Required
The following professional dress should be worn at all times:
- Smart skirt, dress or trousers*
- Smart shirt, polo shirt or top
- Suitable formal footwear
- Identity lanyard
Hair colour should be of a natural shade.
*Skirts and dresses must be of an appropriate length for a professional work environment
Optional
The following professional dress may be worn:
- Smart jacket
- Smart jumper or cardigan
- Outdoor coats*
Discreet jewellery is allowed.
*Outdoor coats may be worn when appropriate, but these should be removed inside school buildings.
Not Acceptable
The following clothing items are not acceptable:
- Jeans or denim / leather clothing
- Short / crop tops
- Vest tops, strappy tops and bare shoulders
- Hoodies
- Leggings, joggers or other casual style trousers
- Trainers, casual shoes or other unsuitable footwear (e.g. flip flops)
- Clothing with slogans or large logos
Students should ensure they have no visible tattoos.
Students who do not meet the standards will be sent home to amend their dress.
Our Expectations
Students will be clear about these expectations and we expect that they will take responsibility for ensuring the Sixth Form’s standards are maintained and that the Sixth Form is represented at its best to the rest of the school and the local community at all times.
Students who do not meet the standards will be sent home to amend their dress. Failure to do so may result in being denied access to lessons for the day. Further incidences will result in the student being asked to remain at home pending a meeting with parents/carers. A student will be denied access to a school trip if they are not in the correct professional dress.
If students or parents/carers are in any doubt about suitable items, they should contact the Sixth Form before purchasing.
Financial Support
Financial support is available for those eligible for the 16-19 student bursary. Visit our Financial Support page for further details.