Our business dress rationale - Outwood Academy Newbold

Our Post 16 students wear business dress rather than school uniforms. We believe this:

encourages students to be more aspirational and to take care of their appearance, so they have more pride in themselves and their work
prepares students better for the workplace and university
gives students greater scope to take care of their appearance, so they have to act more like adults and prepare how they look and communicate with the wider world
differentiates Post 16 students from school pupils
gives a smart businesslike appearance, so students are regarded positively in the local and wider community

Female	Male
Smart jacket with trousers, skirt or dress Appropriate blouse or top (not low cut or off the shoulder) Tights must be worn with skirts or dresses Smart shoes with heels up to 1.5 inches Smart boots are allowed, but not UGG-type boots No baggy jumpers No shorts No sandals or shoes/boots with open toes, for health and safety reasons No facial piercings or substitutes Business dress jewellery may be worn	Smart suit (can be three-piece) Shirt and tie of choice Tie must be worn with shirt collar fastened and tie length to reach the top of trousers/belt Smart shoes No shorts No baggy jumpers/hoodies beneath suits No sandals or shoes/boots with open toes, for health and safety reasons No facial piercings or substitutes Business dress jewellery may be worn

Female

Male

Smart jacket with trousers, skirt or dress
Appropriate blouse or top (not low cut or off the shoulder)
Tights must be worn with skirts or dresses
Smart shoes with heels up to 1.5 inches
Smart boots are allowed, but not UGG-type boots
No baggy jumpers
No shorts
No sandals or shoes/boots with open toes, for health and safety reasons
No facial piercings or substitutes
Business dress jewellery may be worn

Smart suit (can be three-piece)
Shirt and tie of choice
Tie must be worn with shirt collar fastened and tie length to reach the top of trousers/belt
Smart shoes
No shorts
No baggy jumpers/hoodies beneath suits
No sandals or shoes/boots with open toes, for health and safety reasons
No facial piercings or substitutes
Business dress jewellery may be worn

It is the responsibility of the student to maintain the boundaries of acceptable business dress and presentation. In all cases the judgement of the Head of Post 16 will be final on matters of acceptable dress and presentation.

Getting advice on the dress code

Further guidance about the interpretation of this dress code can be sought from the Head of Post 16.
Students are encouraged to seek advice if they are unsure about the suitability of an item before buying it.
Students should consult the Head of Post 16 before having a facial piercing, as it will need to be removed in term time.
Students should also consult the Head of Post 16 before wearing an item of clothing they are unsure about.