Dress Code

Brimsham Green and Chipping Sodbury Home School Sixth Form Dress Code

There is a clear and simple post 16 dress code at BGS and CSS. Within this framework, students are free to choose what they wear in the Sixth Form.

Lanyards with ID cards must be worn round the neck at all times when on any school site as detailed in the schools Safeguarding policy
Skirts and tailored shorts should pass the fingertip test. (Standing normally with their arms by their side, the hem should be below their fingertips.)
Vest tops and cropped tops are not part of the dress code.
Sports shorts, jogging bottoms, football shirts, offensive or inappropriate logos on clothing and anything ripped or torn should not be worn.
For health and safety reasons flip flops are not suitable for Sixth Form.
In addition BGS and CSS students must not wear hoodies when attending lessons at YA.

If you are unclear about anything relating to the dress code, please contact the Head of Sixth Form.

Yate Academy Home School Sixth Form Dress Code

Whilst on site at Yate Academy, Yate Academy home students should adhere to the following guidelines on the table.

Facial piercings are not allowed
Any earrings worn must be discrete and no stretchers are permitted.
Nails can be painted but no extreme lengths.

When Yate Academy students are being taught at Chipping Sodbury or Brimsham Green they may follow the other schools guidelines.

If you have any questions please contact the Head of Sixth Form Patrick Bolster pbolster@yateacademy.co.uk

Guideline for students	Detail	What this means
Jacket or blazer	Formal suit jacket or blazer	Any colour, stripe etc. No inappropriate symbols, patterns or images.
Tie if you are wearing a shirt	Tie or bow tie	Any colour, can be patterned but no inappropriate symbols, patterns or images
Shirt	A collared shirt. Worn buttoned and tucked in	Any colour shirt, can be patterned but no inappropriate symbols, patterns or images and can be long or short sleeved.
Blouse	A formal blouse which need not button at the front.	Any colour, can also be patterned but no inappropriate symbols, patterns or images. Cn be buttoned at the front or not, long or short sleeved. If the blouse is sleeveless then the blazer or jacket must be worn at all times.
Sweater/Cardigan	Round necked or ‘V’ necked sweater.	Any colour, can be patterned but no inappropriate symbols, patterns or images. Tie must still be worn.
Trousers	Tailored trousers	Plain or checked. Tailored trousers, can be chinos. The colour of the trousers need not match the colour of the blazer/jacket
Skirt or dress	Formal dress, skirt or pinafore. Length should be just above the knee or longer.	Plain or patterned skirt, dress or pinafore. No inappropriate symbols, patterns or images. If the dress is sleeveless then the blazer or jacket must be worn at all times. No Spaghetti straps
Formal shoes	Shoes that can be polished or suede	No trainers. Toes must be covered. Ankle boots are acceptable but they must be formal not ‘CAT’ boots traditional DM boots or similar. Appropriately heeled court shoes are acceptable