Post-16 Dress Code

Please see the below the following information regarding Post 16 Student Dress Code at Leigh Academy Rainham:

‘Our aim is to foster a professional learning environment that prepares students for future success, reflecting the standards of a business setting. Adherence to this dress code is compulsory for all students.

Dress Code for Male Students includes:

Collared Formal Shirt and Tie: Compulsory for all male students
A Suit: A tailored jacket with tailored trousers.
Tailored Trousers: Smart, tailored trousers.
Footwear: Leather formal smart shoes such as: brogues or loafers. *Boat Shoes are not allowed.
Knitwear: A V-necked or quarter-zip jumper ranging from the following colours: blue, black, grey, burgundy, purple and dark green.
Hair: Natural coloured hair and hairstyle.
Backpack: A bag in which is suitable to carry course folders, chromebook and additional resources such as: pencil case and lunch

Dress Code for Female Students includes:

Tailored Blouses and Tops: Tailored blouses and tops that cover the majority of the shoulder.
Tailored Skirt: A smart, tailored skirt.
Tailored Dress: A smart, tailored dress.
Footwear: Leather formal smart shoes. *No Heels allowed
Knitwear: A smart jumper or cardigan.
Backpack: A bag in which is suitable to carry course folders, chromebook and additional resources such as: pencil case and lunch

Uniform that will not be accepted for Post-16 Study:

The following items are considered inappropriate for the Sixth Form dress code and are not permitted:

Denim garments of any kind.
Clothing with studded or riveted pockets.
Leather and leather-look garments (excluding formal shoes).
Open-toed shoes, including sandals and flip-flops.
Trainers (unless specifically required for a Performing Arts Acting or practical Sport lesson).
Off-the-shoulder, halter neck, and thin-strapped tops.
Hoodies or sports jackets.
Skirts/dress hemlines that are higher than the halfway point between the hip bone and the knee.

Exposed midriffs.
Bodycon garments.
Leggings.
Shorts.
Over-the-knee socks.
Unnatural coloured hair.
Excessive fake-tan.
Excessive make-up.
Excessive nails [claws]

Subject-Specific Dress Code Requirements

Students undertaking specific AAQ courses have additional dress code requirements for practical lessons.

AAQ Sport, Exercise and Science Students:

For all practical lessons, students must adhere to the following:

Hair should be tied back.
No jewellery should be worn.
Sportswear: Students must wear appropriate sportswear, which should comprise of:
- Trainers
- Tracksuit bottoms
- A plain T-shirt
- Either a plain sweatshirt or a plain tracksuit jacket

AAQ Performing Arts Acting Students:

For all lessons, students must adhere to the following:

Hair should be tied back.
No jewellery should be worn.
Industry-Standard Rehearsal ‘Uniform’: Students must wear the accepted industry-standard rehearsal ‘uniform’, which should comprise of:
- Loose black top
- Loose black trousers (to allow for easy movement)
- Soft black shoes (e.g., jazz shoes or trainers)

Please Note: Students who are required to wear different clothing (such as sportswear or blacks) for a subject-specific reason are asked to bring a change of clothing for that purpose. When outside that specific lesson, normal business dress must be worn, including upon arrival at and departure from the academy.

Lanyard Identity Cards:

All students must wear their Identity Card/Windsor College lanyard. This card must be visible around the neck at all times. This is a legal requirement, not solely an academy rule.