Sixth Form Dress Code, Attendance, Behaviour and Code of Conduct
The Sixth Form dress code was updated in 2024. The key changes are:
- Jackets are no longer compulsory
- Smart black trainers can be worn
These changes were made in consultation with our Senior Leadership Team and are also reflective of current practice in many professional places of work.
Full details of RH6 dress code
Our Sixth Form dress code is designed to enable students to have more autonomy, compared to wearing a uniform, whilst promoting a positive and professional image that enables students to be role models for the rest of the school, and feel smart and ready to work.
Our aim is to make the dress code gender and culturally inclusive, practical and affordable. We want to prepare our Sixth Formers for the working world, and as such, adherence to a dress code is good preparation for many professional roles. Looking smart and wearing appropriate clothing is one way in which our students show care, kindness and respect and feel confident. Crucially, they are school leaders and role models for the rest of the school and this needs to be shown through their appearance.
At RH6 we do recognise that many workplaces are increasingly flexible towards dress codes. In keeping with this, our Sixth Formers can:
- Have their hair in any style or colour*
- Wear jewellery of their own choosing*
- Have nail colour of their own choosing*
- Wear Doc Marten boots or smart black trainers
- Wear clothes of any colour
- Wear cultural clothing appropriate to workplace
*In some learning contexts, for health and safety reasons, students may need to remove jewellery or tie their hair back e.g. in a science practical/ drama practical. This is at the discretion of the teacher.
What students can wear...
- A business suit
- Smart dress (not a clingy bodycon mini dress)
- Smart trousers or skirt
- A shirt, blouse or smart top which can be patterned and in any colour they like.
- A tie can be worn
- Cultural wear e.g. Shalwar Kameez/ Kente/ Kaftan
- Plain, smart well fitted cardigan or jumper
- In the winter months, students will be able to order and purchase a RH6 hoodie from the school in a range of colours.
What students can’t wear...
- No canvas shoes, converse or coloured / white trainers
- No jeans
- No crop, strappy, see-through or denim tops
- No mini or bandage skirts
- No tracksuit bottoms
- No oversized sweatshirts or cardigans
- No loungewear
- No leggings
- No clingy / “bodycon” dresses
- Ripped tights/ clothes with deliberate slashes/ rips
Dress Code FAQs
Q: What sort of trousers can I wear?
A: Any suit trousers, but not shorts or denim
Q: What sort of skirt can I wear?
A: skirts should be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee and should not be made of a tight or clingy / lycra material. It should be closer to your knee than your bum!
Q: Are there any colour restrictions?
A: No – your trousers and jacket (if you choose to wear one) can be any colour. Tweed or pinstripe materials are permitted
Q: Am I allowed any denim?
A: No! Denim or jean-like materials are not allowed.
Q: Do I have to wear a suit jacket?
A: No – a suit jacket is no longer compulsory but you can wear one if you want
Q: What style of top can I wear?
A: A well-fitting shirt or blouse or smart top in any colour: not a crop top
Q: Q: Can I wear strappy tops or crop tops?
A: No, you must wear a blouse or shirt of your choice.
Q: In Winter if I want to purchase an RH6 hoodie, how do I do this?
A: You will be able to buy this through the school and choose from a variety of colours.
Q: Can I wear my own hoodie?
A: No – in winter months if you choose to wear a hoodie instead of a jacket, it must be a regulation RH6 hoodie
Q: Can I wear a sweatshirt or oversized cardigan?
A: No – you need to look smart and all jumpers or cardigans need to be well-fitted and appropriate for school.
Q: Can I wear my coat around school?
A: No – once in school you should leave your coat in your locker or in a safe space or in the common room.
Sixth Form Behaviour and Code of Conduct
School rules apply to ALL students in the school, including Sixth Form.
At RH6 we expect outstanding behaviour at all times and for all members of our community to show care, kindness and respect to one another at all times.
We expect our Sixth Formers to recognise that they are role models for the rest of the school community. As such we want all our students to uphold the vision of our school, to be respectful and responsible members of the Sixth Form by adhering to the following standards:
- Commitment to full-time attendance on a full-time basis*
- To show care, kindness and respect to everyone in the school community: peers, younger students, all staff and visitors.
- To be punctual for registration and all lessons.
- To meet all homework and coursework deadlines.
- To fully engage and participate in the RH6 Personal Development Programme.
- Use only designated study areas during independent study periods and observe silent study rules.
- To use any extended study leave – either at school or at home – productively and solely for school-work.
- To adhere to the Dress Code in full.
- To treat the whole school site and neighbourhood with respect and strictly as a non-smoking area, including vaping.
- To refrain from bringing onto site, sharing, or using any illegal substances.
- To refrain from bringing onto site, sharing or using any vapes, cigarettes or alcohol.
- To refrain from bringing onto site, sharing, or using any banned / dangerous items [e.g. knives/ cigarette lighters] into school.
- To adhere to the e-safety policy, and use all technology in a safe and responsible way as agreed in the student ICT agreement, signed by each student.
- To adhere to the school AI policy and follow teacher-guidelines for classwork, homework and coursework.
- To behave in a way that is fitting for a work place, refraining from inappropriate language and inappropriate physical or non-consensual contact with others.
- To refrain from any child-on-child abuse or bullying behaviour, either online or in school.
- To adhere to the RH6 policy on the use of mobile phones and BYOD in school.
- Not to consume food or drink in computer areas, science labs, the music centre, corridors and Common Rooms. Chewing gum is prohibited throughout the school.
- To put the car parking agreement into practice, and to drive carefully around and on the school site. Parking permits must be applied for and displayed at all times when vehicles are on site. The school reserves the right to remove parking rights at any time.
- To report and disclose any information about inappropriate behaviour to any member of staff if they are concerned or worried about themselves or any other member of the school community.
*Reasonable adjustment programmes (RAP) can apply for some students.
For further information please refer to:
- RH6 vision statement
- E-safety policy
- AI policy
- Anti-bullying policy
- Behaviour policy
- Consent FAQS
- Sexual Health FAQS
- Mobile phone / BYOD policy
- Any breach in code of conduct will lead to conversation points and ensuing supervisions and detentions, in keeping with our behaviour policy.
- In addition, any breach in consequence may also lead to loss of Sixth form privileges, including being allowed out at lunchtime.
This Code of Conduct must be signed by the student and their parent / carer.