An important part of being a Lees Brook student is wearing clothing and footwear that conforms to the dress code. You must also obey the rules about hairstyles and jewellery. Students not in correct dress code may be withdrawn from lessons.

College is a working environment, not a place for displays of high fashion or extreme hairstyles. Clothes worn for college should be suitable for working in - clean, practical, and sensible, and students should look smart and tidy. Clothing that is provocative in any way is not suitable and should not be worn.

Though the college does not have a blazer as part of its dress code, students may wear plain black suits, blazers or jackets and trousers if they wish. White shirts and plain black ties may also be worn.

Wearing clothing that conforms to the dress code is a condition of admission to the college. So too is adherence to college dress code rules about hairstyles, make-up and jewellery.

College is not a place for displays of high fashion, extreme hairstyles or for wearing items of clothing as fashion accessories.Clothes worn for college should be suitable for a working environment - clean, practical, and sensible, and students should look smart and tidy. Clothing that is provocative in any way is not suitable and should not be worn.

Hairstyles: No extreme hairstyles. Hair must not be cut too short (Grade 2 minimum) or with tramlines or patterns. Heads must not be shaved either fully or in places. Dyed hair: only full head or highlights in normal hair colours. No blocks of colour. For safety reasons hair must be off the face and in certain lessons tied back if it is long; hair accessories must be black or white. Caps must be plain black with no logos and are to be worn outside only.

No make-upor coloured nail varnish. No nail extensions. No tinted/dyed eyelashes. No eyebrow shaving. No jewellery except for one pair of plain gold studs (which must be removed for PE), a wrist watch, and medical or religious jewellery (please bring a note from home for this). No body piercing jewellery, retainers of any kind or plasters to cover these. Plain black suits, blazers, jackets and ties may be worn.

Tops: Must be absolutely plain black, white or gold (not yellow); no logos other than the college logo/name and Sports College logo. Tops must not be see-through, low-cut (i.e. no cleavage exposed) or tight fitting; they must be long enough to ensure the midriff area is not exposed. Tops revealing too much flesh are not suitable for college. Collars on shirts must not be worn up around the neck; tops must be tucked into skirts and trousers all the way round or worn outside but not tucked in just at the front.

Skirts/dresses: Plain black, not too short above the knee, too tight, or full length (for safety reasons).

Trousers: Plain black, full length; not low-fitting at the hips or with wide belts (a plain black narrow belt can be worn). No track-suit bottoms, jeans, cargo pants, combat trousers, trousers with pockets on the side of the legs, or leggings. Trousers should not be tucked into socks.

Culottes: Plain black, tailored culottes or tailored shorts (in summer)

Shoes/trainers: Plain black and flat (heel height no more than 3 cm); discreet decoration may be allowed but no obvious coloured tags, logos, buckles; shoes must be properly laced up with black laces. Boots can be worn in winter. No mules, sandals, open-toed, sling-back shoes.

Black socks for trousers; white or black socks with skirts or culottes; plain black or flesh-coloured tights (not fish-net). 

Outdoor Coats: Plain black or with college logos; no design features/decoration such as zips, buckles etc. No leather, leather effect or denim.
Knee length over-coats can be worn but not full-length coats. Fleeces worn as outdoor coats must be plain black with no logos. Plain black ‘hoodies’ can be worn but the hood must not be worn up around college other than outside when it is raining. Scarves and gloves must be plain black only.

Bags must be big enough to hold an A4 folder. No handbags or bags that are fashion items. No graffiti, offensive or drug-related slogans, symbols or badges on bags, books or folders.