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;
- Black 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
- Black trainers are not acceptable;
- WMGA lanyard to be worn at all times (provided in September)
- WMGA tie – £8.50 available from the Academy
- Black, plain v necked jumper (optional)
Female Learners
- Business suit in black or dark grey; jacket, skirt/trousers/dress – separates are not acceptable;
- Trousers can be tailored but not figure hugging or skinny fit;
- Skirts 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.
- 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 from the Academy at £8.50.
KEY STAGE 5 – (YEARS 12 AND 13)
Male Learners
- Business suit in black, dark grey or dark blue (feint 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;
- Black 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 (feint 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 pattered/pinstriped 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;
- Black trainers are not acceptable;
- WMGA lanyard to be worn at all times (provided in September).
ALL YEAR GROUPS
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:-
- Be closely shaved (eg less than a grade 2) or have decoratively shaved patterns on the scalp;
- Have an unnatural hair colour, ie green/red/blue/pink/purple etc;
- Have a stepped style
- Be a ‘skin fade’.
- If unsure, Parents/Carers should seek guidance from their son’s/daughter’s tutor about the suitability of a hair style 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, smart 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.
Tattoos
- No visible tattoos are permissible.
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.