Dress Code

The dress code for Harris Federation Post 16 is designed to create the right environment for learning.

Boys

• Smart trousers

• Formal shirt and tie

• Suit jacket or blazer

• Formal shoes

 Girls

• Smart trousers or skirt (must be at least to the knee)

• Blouse or shirt with collar

• Suit jacket or blazer

• Formal shoes

Jackets may be removed in warm conditions. Scarves may be worn outside the buildings but must be removed once inside. In cold weather you may wear a plain T shirt of the same colour under your shirt but this must not be visible.

PE students

PE students should wear black shorts or tracksuit bottoms and a Harris Federation Post 16 polo shirt or appropriate kit as designated by each site. These are purchased from your base site Academy via your PE teacher.

Performing Arts

Performing Arts/Studies students should dress as follows for lessons:

Female students: Black fitted t-shirt with Harris federation logo, black full length jazz pants (plain and unmarked) - female cut and black split sole jazz shoes.

Male students: Black t-shirt with Harris federation logo, black full length jazz pants (plain and unmarked) – unisex cut and black split sole jazz shoes.

All jewellery will need to be removed, including belly button piercings. Students should wear minimal make up and should have short nails. Acrylic nails will need to be removed. Hair should be tied up during workshops. The correct clothing will be available to purchase at different academies. Students will be provided with a list of recommended retailers for the shoes.

As this is a practical course and you will be performing in lessons, the above kit guidelines will need to be enforced at all times. Failure to wear the correct kit will prevent you from participating in workshops and performances thereby jeopardising your grades.

Not permitted

The following are not permitted:

• Brightly coloured trousers, skirts and jackets;

• Dresses

• Denim/Jeans trousers/skirts and jackets;

• Casual trousers – combats, track suits, leggings;

• Casual tops – track suit, fleeces, T-shirts, hooded tops;

• Shorts, cropped trousers;

• Sportswear;

• Very short skirts/revealing clothes;

• Trainers, pumps, canvas shoes, boots or leisure shoes/pumps;

• Patterns or shapes cut into hair or eyebrows and brightly coloured hair;

• Gloves, hats, caps and bandannas.

• Large earrings, necklaces

• Coloured shoe laces

Tattoos should not be visible. Visible body piercing is restricted to the ears only. Students will be sent home if they do not conform to the Dress code. It is beyond the scope of the Policy to provide guidance on every eventuality. In the event of queries, the Director of Post of 16 (or his/her personal representative), will act as the arbiter. If you fail to comply with these guidelines you will be dealt with in line with the Post 16 Discipline Structure.