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Student Dress Code

Students will receive information about uniform and dress code, at enrolment and induction.  The College has a standard dress code that applies to all students which is outlined below.

If there is any specific clothing or personal protective equipment students need to wear whilst attending College, we will provide the student with this during their first few weeks of the College term.

Students must:

  • Always wear their college lanyard and ID when on college premises (it is ok not to wear a lanyard in workshop spaces for health and safety reasons. Tutors will advice.).  If students forget or lose their ID they must report to the main reception for a temporary day pass which costs £1.00, or to find out how to get a new one if lost.
  • Wear modest clothes that cover skin.  We ask students not to wear things like revealing vest tops, crop tops, transparent clothing, very ripped jeans, very small shorts or skirts, and clothes that show underwear.
  • Wear clothes that don’t offend others. Do not wear clothes with:
  • swear words
  • sexual words or pictures
  • political messages
  • messages that are unkind about others
  • College staff need see staff, student and visitors faces, so we can see if intruders have come into college. It helps us communicate with better too. We know that sometimes students need to wear headwear for religious reasons and some students have an Adjustments Permit and may need a hood for disability reasons.  This is ok and if students are worried about anything they should speak to their tutor.
  • Wear safe shoes that are easy to walk around in e.g. If you wear heals that are too high, you might injure yourself or other people.
  • Wear clothes that are clean.

Uniform Requirements – Specific to each curriculum/subject area

Curriculum AreaSubject areaUniform
Care IndustriesChildhood StudiesStudent dress code applies.
Chesterfield College logo polo shirt for placement.
Health and Social CareStudent dress code applies.
Chesterfield College logo polo shirt for placement.
Leisure IndustriesSportSuitable indoor and outdoor practical sports kit is required for practical lessons. 

Outside of practical sessions the student dress code applies.
Public ServicesChesterfield College logo polo shirt, black trousers and boots must be worn at all times. 
 
White PE shirt, shorts and trainers must be worn for practical sessions.
Hair and BeautyFor the commercial salon and practical assessments, a grey dress or tunic (or black for males) must be worn at all times.

Outside the commercial salon, the student dress code applies.
Hospitality and CateringSafety shoes/boots and whites must be worn in the kitchen. 

For front of house, students must wear a shirt, tie and apron.

For all other lessons, student dress code applies.
Academic StudiesA Level and GCSENone – dress code applies.
Access to HENone – dress code applies.
Creative IndustriesArt and DesignSuitable clothing for studio space.
Dress code applies outside this space.
MediaSuitable clothing for studio space.
Dress code applies outside this space.
MusicSuitable clothing for studio space.
Dress code applies outside this space.
Performing ArtsFor the studio and practical lessons – performing arts logo t-shirt, black leggings/joggers and black jazz shoes. 

Dress code applies outside the studio space/practical lessons.
GamesNone – student dress code applies
PhotographySuitable clothing for studio space
Dress code applies outside this space
EngineeringEngineeringFor students studying Mechanical Engineering, for practical assessments and workshop lessons a boiler suit, safety boots, safety glasses and, if required hearing protection must be always worn.
 
For Fabrication and Welding, for practical assessment and workshop lessons, students must wear safety boots, flame retardant boiler suit and a welding mask and gloves must be always worn.
 
For all other subjects and theory lessons, the student dress code applies.
Services to BusinessBusinessStudent dress code applies but for any practical assessments professional interview style clothing must be worn.
Travel and TourismStudent dress code applies but for any practical assessments professional interview style clothing must be worn.
Construction, Plumbing and ElectricalConstructionStudent dress code applies but for any practical/workshop lessons PPE is required – overalls, safety boots, high vis and smart t-Shirt, no jeans.
AutomotiveStudent dress code applies but for any practical/workshop lessons – safety boots, high vis, smart t-Shirt, sweatshirt and no jeans.
Plumbing and ElectricalStudent dress code applies but for any practical/workshop lessons – hi-vis and steel toe cap boots must be always worn.  No tracksuit bottoms are allowed. 
Professional ConstructionNone – dress code applies
Digital InnovationDigital/ITNone – dress code applies
Maths and EnglishMaths and EnglishNone – dress code applies
Adult LearningESOLNone – dress code applies
EmployabilityNone – dress code applies
Teaching Education and CounsellingEducationNone – dress code applies
CounsellingNone – dress code applies