Our dress code means business
The following business attire will be the Dress Code for the WMG Academy.
Key Stage 4 – (Years 10 and 11)
Male Learners
- Business suit in black or dark grey or dark navy blue non-patterned
- Non-patterned collared white shirt with WMGA tie available through Clive Mark
- Formal business type shoes (plain black or dark brown upper and sole with no logos) made of either leather or man-made leather type material
- Trainers are not acceptable
- WMGA lanyard to be worn at all times (provided in September)
- WMGA tie available through Clive Mark
- Black or Navy plain v necked jumper (optional) No exceptions.
Female Learners
- Business suit in black or dark grey; jacket, skirt/trousers/dress
- Trousers can be tailored but not figure hugging or skinny fit
- Leggings/Denims are not acceptable
- Skirts/dress must be of an appropriate length and fit; approximately knee length and not tight fitting
- Non-patterned white tailored blouse
- Black formal business type shoes (plain black upper and sole with no logos) made of either leather or man-made leather type material. Shoes need to be enclosed and not be high heeled
- Trainers are not acceptable
- Non-patterned natural tan or black tights may be worn with a skirt/dress – no leggings
- WMGA lanyard to be worn at all times (provided in September)
- WMGA tie is optional and available through Clive Mark
Key Stage 5 – (Years 12 and 13)
Male Learners
- Business suit in black, dark grey or dark blue (faint pinstripe permitted)
- Collared business style shirt with no bold patterns with business style tie without pictures or logos
- Black/brown formal business type shoes (plain black/brown upper and sole with no logos) made of either leather or man-made leather type material;
- Trainers are not acceptable
- WMGA lanyard to be worn at all times (provided in September).
Female Learners
- Business suit in black, dark grey or dark blue (faint pinstripe or patterns permitted) or tailored separates i.e. jacket in black, dark grey or blue with trousers, dress or skirt
- Skirts must be of an appropriate length and fit; approximately knee length and not too tight
- Plain or patterned/pinstripe tailored blouse with no patterns or logos;
- Natural tan or black tights that are not patterned may be worn with a skirt – no leggings
- Black formal business type shoes (plain black upper and sole with no logos) made of either leather or man-made leather type material. Shoes need to be enclosed and not be high heeled and boots may be worn under trousers
- Trainers are not acceptable
- WMGA lanyard to be worn at all times (provided in September).
WMG reserves the right to change the uniform policy according to academy needs.
Hair
Hairstyles should be neat and conservative and in harmony with a professional business-style appearance. In general, hairstyles should not be excessive or extreme, eg, they should not: –
- Have decoratively shaved patterns on the scalp
- Have an unnatural hair colour, i.e. green/red/blue/pink/purple etc.
If unsure, Parents/Carers should seek guidance from their son’s/daughter’s tutor about the suitability of a hairstyle BEFORE a visit to the hairdresser.
Jewellery
In a business-like working environment, with practical engineering curriculum opportunities, the only acceptable items of jewellery are: –
- a wristwatch (NB, watches are not permitted to be worn in either internal or external examinations)
- 1 pair of plain small earlobe studs. (Jewellery worn in other body piercings is not permitted for health and safety reasons and invisible piercing retainers should be used as appropriate)
No other jewellery should be worn including rings, wristbands or bracelets. If you have any queries, please contact your son’s/daughter’s tutor.
Make-up
Make-up (including nail varnish, foundation, lip-stick, blusher, eye-shadow etc) should be natural and conservative and in harmony with a professional business-style appearance.
Tattoos
No visible tattoos are acceptable.
PE uniform:
As part of our continued effort to maintain high standards at WMG Academy and to encourage active participation in Physical Education (P.E.), please see below our expectations regarding P.E. kit. Proper attire is essential not only for comfort and performance but also for safety and respect within the school environment.
Acceptable P.E. Kit (non branded is preferred):
- Sports shorts or tracksuit bottoms (shorts must be knee or thigh length, no shorter)
- Skorts or gym leggings
- Sports T-shirt (preferably plain)
- Rain jacket/Hoodie (in case of wet weather)
- Trainers
- Change of socks (especially important in case of rain)
- Deodorant (for personal hygiene)
- Small towel (recommended for drying off if necessary due to sweat or rain, before changing back into smart wear)
Non-Acceptable P.E. Kit:
- Team football tops (e.g., Aston Villa, Birmingham City FC etc.)
- Crop tops
- Fleece tracksuits
Students are required to bring their P.E. kit in on their allocated P.E. days. In the event that a student does not bring their kit, P.E, sports top and shorts will be provided.