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Capital 6 Dress Code & Use of Technology

At Capital 6 we expect the very best from our students and work hard to ensure that all are challenged and inspired to achieve their full potential. The Academy has decided that our students must be aware of an ever competitive job market and the importance of a good work ethic; therefore Capital 6 has a smart dress code for our sixth formers.

Capital 6 therefore has a smart dress code for post-16 students.

Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in students being sent to a member of the Capital 6 team so that they can be sent home to change. Students who study at one of our consortium schools must also follow the dress code expectations of sixth formers on their site.

Appropriate for Capital 6	Not Appropriate for Capital 6
Business attire: for example suits; a blazer; a ‘V’ neck jumper in dark blue, black, brown or grey.	Any kind of denim, ripped or frayed material, tracksuit bottoms, leggings, ‘jeggings’.
Smart shoes – in dark colours only – must be worn. Tights should be opaque.	Trainers, canvas shoes, flip-flops, ‘sliders’, or any open toed footwear.
Only dark coloured trousers or smart chino style trousers are acceptable. Skirts and dresses should be knee length or below.	Short skirts above the knee, gym shorts.
Smart collared shirts – plain or simple patterns; or smart blouses in similar plain colours or simple patterns.	T-shirts, sweatshirts, polo shirts, short cropped tops. Logos, slogans, branding and overt political statements are not allowed.
Students who wear a collared shirt should wear a tie.	Jewellery, make-up, hair colour and hair styling must not be deemed excessive. Patterns should not be shaved into hairstyles. Students who are 18 or over and have tattoos must ensure that designs are discreet and inoffensive.
During summer months - and on days with hot weather - smart, knee length shorts can be worn	Hats, outside coats, scarves and hoodies are not allowed in the Academy building, and are therefore not to be worn inside.
A Capital City Academy tracksuit is allowed, for students studying Sports Studies. Members of the LSB Elite Basketball Academy may wear the official kit. Shorts can be worn in the summer months.	Students wishing to wear their own sportswear for physical activity must change into the Capital 6 dress code afterwards.
ID Card and lanyard must be displayed at all times photo facing outwards (to be seen) – this is a legal safeguarding requirement (waist ID card holders - if preferred - can be purchased from the C6 Office).	The use of mobile phones or headphones are not to be used/on display around the Academy, between 8am until 5pm.

Parents can be assured that appropriate clothing can be purchased affordably from many ‘high street’ stores.

We understand that some students study Sports as their full-time study programme or have a place at one of our Sports Academies. Students are allowed to wear a Capital City Academy tracksuit, with t-shirt etc, or the official LSB Basketball Academy kit. This can be purchased from the Director of Sport or the LSB Basketball Academy; the cost of this in the past has been approximately £120.

Students who are eligible for the 16-19 bursary fund can be provided with this kit as part of their equipment/clothing for their study programme.

A reminder that use of headphones and ear pods are only permitted during independent study in the Capital 6 Study Area or Capital 6 cafe, and therefore should not be used anywhere else around the Academy. The use of mobile phones is not to be permitted in the school building. However on some occasions and with permission from a member of staff may allow technology to be accessed as part of learning time. Calls can be made in a quiet area within the Capital 6 Study Area with the permission of the Capital 6 team.