Dress Code

At Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form we believe that how we dress shows respect for ourselves and others. As a result, our dress code at BGGS, (for staff as well as students), is very important to us.

Students in Year 7 to 11 are expected to be in full uniform when in school. This uniform, agreed in consultation with Student Council, is designed to be practical and professional, encouraging students to take pride in their appearance, achievements and behaviour.

For those members of our school community who are not expected to wear a set uniform, (Staff and Sixth Formers), the required dress code is best described as a cross between formal and "smart casual". For safeguarding purposes, all staff, adult visitors, and Sixth Form students must wear their lanyard/ identity card visibly at all times when in school.

Uniform

Uniform	Expectation	Unacceptable
Blazer	Navy Blue with school badge. Must be worn at all times, (even over PE Kit).	Removal of blazer except with explicit staff approval
Trousers	Navy Blue tailored trousers.	Jeans, jeggings, chinos etc.
Skirt	Plain Navy Blue pleated skirt, worn with Navy Blue leggings or Navy Blue tights.	Jeans, jeggings etc. Leggings or tights in any colour except Navy Blue
Shirt/ Blouse	Long or short sleeved white school shirt, buttoned up to collar. Navy Blue & Bottle Green school tie. Any undershirt must be white.	Unbuttoned collar or missing tie, Undershirt in any colour other than white.
Cardigan/ Jumper	Plain Navy Blue with school logo.	Any other jumper, cardigan, sweatshirt or hoodie.
Head Scarf, (Optional)	Plain Navy Blue scarf made of close woven fabric, e.g. linen. For health & safety reasons, the scarf must be fastened securely, close against the head. Any cap worn underneath the scarf must be Navy Blue	Scarves of any colour other than Navy Blue Scarves made from shiny, translucent, open weave or patterned material. Cap in any colour other than Navy Blue.
Shoes	Flat, plain black shoes Ankle height boots.	Shoes any colour other than black Trainers, sandals, wedge or high heels Footwear with trim or logos. etc.
Coat	Smart, water and weatherproof coat	Hoodies Leather/ denim coats Coats with logos
Jewellery	One stud earring per ear & nose stud, (if required) Wrist watch One discreet, (plain), ring.	Hoop or drop earrings Conspicuous or multiple rings Bracelets or anklets, Pendants or other necklaces.
Makeup & Hair	Clean, simply styled hair kept away from the face, (ideally tied back). Face, nails and hair must be natural shade.	Make up, (any visible) Dyed hair Varnished/ false nails
Health & Safety Notices All jewellery must be removed for PE. Hair must be tied back and/ or covered during practical subjects, e.g. DT & Science. School takes no responsibility for loss of unauthorised property.

Sixth Form & Staff

Sixth Form students, visiting adults, and all members of staff must wear their identity lanyard at all times when on the school site. This helps us to keep our students safe!

Male members of staff typically wear shirts, smart trousers and ties, with many wearing suit jackets as well.

Female staff members, (and Sixth Formers), dress in a more varied manner, reflecting the cultural diversity of our school community, but still in a manner which shows respect for their position and status. Many, for example, wear smart but not overly decorated shalwar kameez and hijab, while others wear blouses with two piece suits or skirts/ slacks and cardigans.

This attention to dress code means that everyone presents a positive, respectful image to people within and without the school community., while also impressing upon themselves the importance of being the best they can be.