Dress Code Policy

At Bookpoint Springs Academy we believe that pupils are influenced by role models around them. All staff form an important part of that modelling process and as professionals it is important that we provide the best example of appropriate clothing for the task in hand.

Our aim in having a dress code for staff is to ensure:-

• Clear expectations and guidelines are laid down for staff, students and parents helping in school.
• That all children have appropriate role models for professional dress.
• That all children understand the importance of appropriate dress at relevant times (e.g. changing for P.E, covering clothes for art etc.) Guidelines

As part of safeguarding for staff and pupils it is important that staff wear clothing which is:

• Appropriate to their role,
• Is not likely to be viewed as offensive, revealing or sexually provocative,
• Does not distract, cause embarrassment or give rise to misunderstanding
• Is absent from any political or otherwise contentious slogans
• Is not discriminatory
• Suitable smart clothing and footwear must be worn to work.

Appropriate clothing should be worn for the occasion e.g.

• Changing into sports clothing before P.E. and back into ‘professional’ dress afterwards.
• Wearing an art apron during messy art activities.
• Suitable garments for the activity e.g. if you are sitting on the floor/crawling around outside etc. decide whether trousers are more appropriate than a skirt.
• If you are attending a trip, ensure appropriate wet weather garments are taken.

Tattoos/Body Art must be covered at all times.

If jewelry is worn please ensure it does not cause a health and safety hazard. Only one set of pierced earrings are worn, other piercings are removed during the school day. Ensure all jewelry is removed during P.E. sessions.

The following items are not acceptable:

• See through garments. Please be particularly aware during hot months when items are thinner.
• Low cut tops. Please be particularly aware if you are likely to be bending in front of pupils (during first aid, talking to pupils sitting on the floor) leaning across a table.
• Crop tops ( i.e. any midriff showing ). Please be particularly aware if you are sitting on computer stools when garments may become untucked, or you are leaning across a desk.
• Underwear being revealed. Please be particularly aware of items showing above trousers etc if low waisted trousers are worn!)
• Shorts (unless tailored to the knee).
• Denim items and jeans.
• Flip flops.

Monitoring. The policy will be monitored by the principal. Any staff not conforming with the policy will be requested not to wear that item of clothing again or will be asked to change. If frequent non-compliance occurs, it will be dealt with through the disciplinary policy.