Personal presentation

Our expectations

Uniform & Personal

PresentationThe vast majority of the students

already wear the correct uniform and

present themselves smartly

everyday.

It is important however that uniform

is worn correctly and that we present

ourselves in a way that helps prepare

us for an adult working life.

We want to have positive

interactions with students and

therefore all students need to comply

with the uniform and presentation

expectations rather than use it as a

means of creating negative

conversations or potentially difficult

situations of discipline.

A personal and professional

presentation

● The following guidance has been produced to highlight

to students what IS and what IS NOT acceptable at

CVC.

● Some guidelines have been relaxed for our older

students. This is because we believe that some

cosmetics will eventually contribute to our professional

presentation and it is important to learn how to use them

appropriately.

No extreme hairThis includes:

● No logos or insignia shaved into the hair

● No extreme hair styles

● No extreme hair colours

Make Up● Make up can be worn in year 10 and 11 only but it must be discreet -

“Showing wise self-restraint”

● In other words, use it in very small amounts.

● If it is not discreet you will be asked to remove it.

Nail Varnish

Years 7, 8 and 9

● No

Years 10 and 11

● Yes

● Shades that are

appropriate for college and

the workplace

Jewellery

● 1 ear stud/small earring per ear

● 1 Ring

● 1 Watch

● 1 Necklace (inside

shirt/sweatshirt)

● Bracelets / Bangles

● Years 7, 8 and 9 = 1 on one wrist

● Years 10 and 11 = 1 on each wrist

Piercing & Tattoos● No facial piercing apart from in the ears

● No visible tattoos

The sweatshirt● All students need to have their

sweaters with them at all times.

● No alternative sweatshirts

● The polo shirt collar must be

outside the sweatshirt

● A plain white short sleeved T-shirt

may be worn underneath the school

polo shirt. It should not be

noticeable.

TrousersTrousers should not be

skinny (i.e. hug the ankle)

and should flare ½ way

over shoes. They should

not be jeans or similar.

They should be formal.

Skirts

Skirts should be near

knee-length (the school

reserves the right to

make a final decision

about appropriate

length). ‘Skater skirts’ are

not appropriate.

ShoesShoes should be plain black

leather, with no trainer logos, lifted

heels or white soles.

No trainers or trainer brands (no

Lacoste, Lonsdale, Adidas, Nike,

Converse, Reebok etc even if they

are marketed as ‘school shoes’).

No canvas shoes or trainers,

including no Vans or Converse.

They should be formal in style and

you should be able to polish them.

No suede please!

Outdoor CoatsOutdoor jackets are an important addition

to the daily school uniform.

A jacket should be formal and

appropriate for use at school.

When not needed outdoor jackets should

be stored in a bag or locker.

Outdoor jackets are not part of our

uniform during the school day however,

occasionally, due to the weather, they

might be needed when moving around

the schools grounds.

Jersey tops, hoodies, cardigans and

sportswear in general are not

appropriate.

Finally...

● Pupils will not be able to go to lessons

unless in full uniform and may be sent

home

● Offending items may be confiscated for

parents to collect