ICS operates a smart business and professional dress code
ICS remains mindful that the school and sixth form is a workplace and a safe place for students. Individuals are required to adhere to, and uphold the dress code with a sense of pride. Student attire must remain appropriate for a school setting; this judgement remains with staff members. In circumstances where there are breaches to the dress code, students may be required to amend their attire.
- T-shirts or polo shirts are not permitted. Logos or vivid patterns are not permitted on shirts/blouses
- Tops must cover the midriff area
- No low-cut tops or bare shoulders (there no vest style, strappy or shoulderless tops)
- V-neck plain black jumper which shows the shirt is optional, but no roll and/or crew necks, hoodies or sweatshirts. This should be worn as well as, not instead of, the blazer
- Formal suit jackets should be blazer/suit style. No casual, leather or denim styles
- Hoodies must not be worn on the campus or at any time while wearing the sixth form uniform
- Trousers must be formal and business style (no flares, side slits, shorts, tracksuit bottoms, jeans or chino style). Belts must be plain black with no logos/symbols. Trousers must be worn around the waist, which is approximately 4cms below the belly button. Socks worn with trousers
- Skirts must be tailored and knee length. Black or flesh-coloured tights should be worn. Knee length socks worn with a skirt is not permitted
- The tie is optional unless for joint City of London Academies events where it is compulsory
- Jilbabs must be plain and ankle length to prevent a health and safety risk
- A formal white collared shirt must be worn under the jilbabs. Jilbabs must be plain black with no sequins, designs or logos
- Footwear* – a plain black, flat formal shoe must be worn. Kickers or any other type of shoe that resembles trainers are not permitted. Boots are not allowed. Open toed shoes are not permitted
- No head coverings to be worn, other than for religious reasons. Any religious head coverings must be plain black, navy blue or white
- Turbans must be plain black, navy, grey or white
- No hats, durags or head coverings can be worn in school buildings other than for religious reasons
- Outdoor winter coats/jackets must be a plain dark colour and smart (professional). Outdoor coats must not be worn in any of the school buildings, and coat hoods must only be worn if it is raining
- Hair – extreme hairstyles are not allowed and for the avoidance of doubt, unless for medical/religious reasons shaving one’s hair is deemed an extreme haircut. Patterns, stripes or logos must not be shaved or cut into hair or eyebrows. Hair must not be dyed unnatural colours. No hair beads or hair clips permitted
- ID Badges and lanyards – students are required to wear an ID badge which must be visible at all times. Where a student has lost or misplaced their ID badge, they must inform the sixth form coordinator immediately
- Badges – no badges must be worn on the school uniform, bags and coats except those awarded to students by a teacher
- Tattoos must not be visible
- Piercings – a small, discreet ear stud may be worn, but no other earand facial piercings are allowed (no nose, tongue and/or eyebrow rings). One nose stud is permitted (no nose rings) but no other facial piercings are allowed
- Discreet makeup and jewellery is permitted
- Plain head bands may be worn to keep hair out of the face but must be slim (no more than 8cms in width), and either black, navy blue or white
- Face coverings – no face covering must be worn on the Sixth Formcampus site and on school trips. A student’s face must be visible at all times
- Unless this is part of your enrichment, generic sportswear such asreplica kit, tracksuits or training wear is not allowed
* Black formal shoes must be worn as part of the uniform. For the avoidance of doubt, any Kickers and/or any other form of shoes that are casual and/or reassemble trainers are not permitted in the Sixth Form. Some businesses advertise shoes as ‘school wear’ which can resemble a trainer and these are not acceptable. If unsure whether footwear is appropriate, please email a picture to 6fcoordinator@highgatehill.cola.org.uk before purchasing.
Judgements on acceptability can only be made by staff at ICS. Students with inappropriate uniform, hair or makeup will not be permitted to attend lessons or participate in Sixth Form life until the uniform breach is remedied.