Our dress code means business
The following business attire will be the Dress Code for the WMG Academy.
Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11)
Dress Code for Students:
- Business suit in black, navy or dark grey or tailored separates, ie, blazer in black, navy, or dark grey with trousers and/or skirt. No leggings.
- Skirts/dress must be of an appropriate length and fit; approximately knee length and not tight fitting
- Non-patterned tights may be worn with a skirt.
- All male students are expected to attend the academy wearing a WMG Academy tie, available through Clive Mark.
- Non-patterned collared shirt with WMG Academy tie or white, light or navy tailored blouse (No T-shirts, vests, crop tops or low-cut tops).
- Formal business-type shoes (made of either leather or man-made leather-type material with no logos). Shoes need to be enclosed and not be high-heeled. Trainers are not acceptable
- Optional plain black sweater (no sports/fashion sweatshirts with logos permitted)
- WMG Academy lanyard to be worn at all times
PE Kit (Years 10 and 11)
All Learners
- WMG Academy PE top (compulsory), available through Clive Mark
- WMG Academy PE Sweatshirt (optional, available through Clive Mark) or plain black sweatshirt
- Plain black shorts (not lycra cycling shorts / hotpants)
- Plain black jogging bottoms (no logos)
- Suitable sport footwear
Key Stage 5 (Years 12 and 13)
Dress Code for Students:
- Business suit in black, navy or dark grey or tailored separates, ie, blazer in black, navy, or dark grey with trousers and/or skirt. No leggings.
- Non-patterned tights may be worn with a skirt.
- Non-patterned collared shirt with a tie or white, light or navy tailored blouse (No T-shirts, vests, crop tops or low-cut tops).
- Formal business-type shoes (made of either leather or man-made leather-type material with no logos). Shoes need to be enclosed and not be high-heeled. Trainers are not acceptable
- Optional plain jumper (no sports/fashion sweatshirts with logos permitted)
- WMG Academy lanyard to be worn at all times
Hair
Hairstyles should be neat and conservative and in harmony with a professional business-style appearance.
In general, hairstyles should not be excessive or extreme, eg, they should not: –
- Have decoratively shaved patterns on the scalp
- Have an unnatural hair colour, i.e. green/red/blue/pink/purple etc
If unsure, Parents/Carers should seek guidance from their son’s/daughter’s tutor about the suitability of a hairstyle BEFORE a visit to the hairdresser.
Jewellery
In a business like working environment and with health and safety in the workshop in mind, the only acceptable items of jewellery are:-
- a wristwatch (unless in an examination)
- 1 pair of plain small earlobe studs. Jewellery worn in other body piercings is not permitted for health and safety reasons and invisible piercing retainers should be used as appropriate)
Make-up
Make-up (including nail varnish, foundation, lipstick, blusher, eye-shadow etc) should be natural and conservative and in harmony with a professional business-style appearance.
Tattoos
No visible tattoos are permissible.