UKAT Sixth Form Dress Code
As a member of the UKAT community you are no longer required to wear a prescribed branded uniform. However, the dress code outlined below is designed to always promote a positive and responsible image of the UKAT Sixth Form whilst on site or traveling to/from Academy sites.
Female Specific Dress Code
Male Specific Dress Code
Footwear Expectations
It is expected that at all times students wear shoes which are polishable. The following styles of footwear are not acceptable.
Trainers / canvas style
Flip flops / sliders
Work like boots e.g. Timberland / Caterpillar
Ugg style boots
Where students are in breach of this they will be asked to go home and change before returning. Only when participating in practical lessons is it permitted that students wear trainers as outlined in the practical subjects dress code below.
Jewellery Expectations
The UKAT Sixth Form team appreciate that with the removal of school uniform students may wish to express themselves and for some piercings are a method of doing so, however we also understand the risks associated with some piercings and the potential to cause accidental injury in a busy Academy environment.
Therefore, no more than four studs should be worn in each ear with no hanging/hoops or piercing accessories used. Students are permitted to have one nose stud which can not protrude the skin.
Hair Expectations
As with jewellery we accept that students wish to express themselves, however we still must ensure that high expectations are upheld by Sixth Form students and role modelled to younger students. Therefore, as a privilege within the UKAT Sixth Form subtle highlights / low lights are accessible and we ask that natural hair colours are adhered to for the majority of a student’s hair.
At no time is it acceptable to have extreme hair styles such as mohicans or lines shaved in. We also do not permit the wearing of du rags, caps, beanies, or any other head covers, except in extreme sun / heat when caps will be permitted.
Physical Education, Performing Arts and Dance
It is always expected that students adhere to the UKAT Sixth Form dress code, including that specific to their individual disciplines.
All disciplines will have a branded UKAT Sixth Form t-shirt which students should wear only on days which they are doing practical lessons. This should be worn with dark coloured sports trousers, shorts, skorts or other appropriate clothing outlined by the subject leader for the department.
Soccer Elite students are required to wear their formal dress code on days when practical activities are not taking place.
All of the above are permitted to wear their kit to and from the Academy site on days that practical lessons are taking place only.
Other relevant information pertinent to dress code
All clothing worn within the dress code should be free of large logos, slogans or images
Tattoos should not be visible
Outdoor clothing; jackets, scarves and hats should not be worn around Academy site.
Sweatshirts/hoodies are not permitted to be worn at any time on Academy site including entering and exiting either Academy site.
Transgender students may dress consistently with their gender presentation
Students wishing to wear Islamic dress should wear simple styled silhouette Jilbab and must still wear a formal jacket with this.
It is beyond the scope of the policy to provide guidance on every eventuality. In the event of queries, the final decision of what is deemed appropriate day to day falls with the Sixth Form Team or Senior Leadership Team at either Academy site. If your attire is not appropriate you will be asked to adjust your dress. In extenuating circumstances, you may be asked to go home to change and return promptly. There are sanctions in place for such situations as with the rest of the Academy community. Your access to learning at the UKAT Sixth Form is dependent on your compliance with the expectations clearly explained.
All sixth form students will be issued with a UKAT Sixth Form lanyard and identity card which must be always worn and visible whilst on either Academy site. If for any reason you arrive at either hub site and you do not have your lanyard you must sign in at reception or with the Sixth Form Team to receive a temporary lanyard on confirmation of your ID. This must then be returned on exiting the Academy. Persistent offenders will be subject to sanctions and asked to go home and get your lanyard catching up on missed learning in your own time.
Exemplar dress code guidance
For reference please see images below for what is acceptable and unacceptable in accordance with the UKAT Sixth Form Dress Code, this list is not exhaustive and is for illustration and reference purposes only.
