Sixth Form students at Bushey Meads School are seen as leaders and ambassadors of the school community and as such play a vital role in the ethos of the school. Sixth Form students are expected to act as role models for the younger students within the school and as such are expected to:
- Behave appropriately at all times, following the school code of conduct
- Attend all lessons, tutorials and assemblies on time
- Organise study time effectively, ensuring all work is submitted by the deadline
- Adhere to the Sixth Form Dress Code
Attendance
In cases of unplanned absences, for example due to illness, the school must be informed as early as possible on the first day of absence, preferably before 11 am, of the reason for the absence. The parent or carer should telephone the school absence line on 0208 955 8863 stating the childâs full name, form group and reason for the absence in a clear voice.
If students are to be absent for any reason other than illness, prior authorisation must be sought from the Head of Sixth Form, by completing a REQUEST FORM FOR AUTHORISED ABSENCE (available from the Sixth Form Study Centre). Students are permitted to visit up to five Higher Education Establishments and should submit a request form for permission.
Holidays may not be taken during term time. In very special circumstances, the Headteacher may authorise absence from school, but this will only happen if the parent or carer makes a written request in advance.
Sixth Form Dress Code
There is an expectation that Sixth Form students dress appropriately for âsmart office wearâ. We believe that this not only prepares students for their studies but also for life beyond school. All sixth Form students should visibly wear their ID lanyard at all times.
Hair and/or make up should be of a style suitable for a professional environment; if hair is coloured it should be within the natural colour range.
No facial piercings are allowed.Â
Ear piercings are allowed in line with the whole school policy of one stud or sleeper earring (excluding large hoops) per ear.Â
We would also like to take this opportunity to remind you that it is illegal for a young person under 18 to be tattooed. Where a young person does have a tattoo it must be covered.
Blazers MUSTÂ be on your person at ALLÂ times
Any Sixth Form students in breach of the dress code will be sent home to change.
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Permitted:
| BOYS | GIRLS |
A plain suit blazer/jacket and suit trousers | Blazer or suit jacket |
| A long or short sleeve suit smart shirt | A skirt/trouser suit and jacket or smart dress with jacket |
| A tie | Skirt/dress length: to be no more than 5 inches above the knee. |
| Smart dark shoes | Tailored and fitted items are permitted but skin tight is not |
Optional:Â A waistcoat smart tank top V-neck jumper cardigan worn underneath the suit jacket | Trousers: Smart/tailored boot cut, straight-leg or tapered trousers |
| Tops: Short or long sleeved blouses, smart/fine knitwear, blazers | |
| Shoes: Smart flats/sandals, low-mid heel shoes or smart boots |
Not Permitted:
| BOYS | GIRLS |
Branded jumpers, hoodies or sweat tops, zip sweat tops | Leggings, jeggings, hoodies, sweat tops |
| Casual cardigans | Trousers with outside pockets or studs |
| Leather jackets | Trainers, canvas shoes (converse/studs) or flip flops |
| Denim in ANY form | Tailored and fitted items are permitted but skin tight is not |
Trainers or canvas shoes or military boots | âUggâ style, above the knee or military boots |
Suit without a suit jacket | Leather skirts, trousers or jackets |
Clothing with holes, studs or rips | Sleeveless, off the shoulder, strappy or low cut tops/dresses |
Trousers with outside pockets | Denim in any form |
 | Clothing with holes, studs or rips |
 | Branded polo shirts |
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GIRLS:
- A skirt/trouser suit and jacket or smart dress with jacket
- skirt/dress length: to be no more than 3 inches above the knee). Tailored and fitted items are permitted but skin tight is not
- Trousers: Smart/tailored boot cut, straight-leg or tapered trousers
- Short or long sleeved blouses, smart/fine knitwear, blazers
- Smart flats, low-mid heel shoes or smart boots
Leggings, jeggings, hoodies, casual cardigans, leather skirts, leather jackets, leather trousers, denim, trainers, canvas shoes, flip flops, above the knee boots, âUggâ style boots, military boots, , trousers with outside pockets or studs, clothing with holes, studs or rips and sleeveless, strappy or low cut tops/dresses are not permitted.
Any Sixth former in breach of the dress code will be issued with consequence points and may be isolated.
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