Sixth Form Rules

UNIFORM

Please follow the link to view the Skinners' Sixth Form Dress Code

PUNCTUALITY & ATTENDANCE

Every Sixth Form student has a minimum 95% target for attendance and punctuality

Students should be in school by 8.30am and be punctual for Lesson 1; late arrivals sign the late book in the School Reception.

If you are going to be late because of a dental appointment etc, email Dr Bebb (cc your form tutor) requesting permission. 

If you are ill during the day, go to the School Office.  Do not go home without first reporting to the School Reception and signing out. 

It is not permissible to book driving lessons during the school day.

If you know you are going to be absent your parents must write to the Headmaster asking his permission to be excused.

BREAK

You are allowed to leave the School site during Break.  You may also be allowed to use your Form Room at this time at the discretion of your Tutor. 

LUNCH

You are allowed to leave the School site over lunch time, but you must fulfil prefect duties which include supervision of queues in the Dining Hall or litter collection.

Students should be back in school Lesson 4 at 1.30pm sharp.

PRIVATE STUDY

Private study takes place in the Library, the Sixth Form Centre and the School Hall. Students are not allowed off-site during private study periods.

Students with a study period at the end of the day are allowed to go home if this has been agreed by the Head of Sixth Form and parents. 

Private study periods are not ‘free’ periods – students are expected to be engaged in school work. No student is allowed to use the gym or fitness during private study periods.

PHONES

The use of mobile phones is not permitted anywhere on the school site except in the Sixth Form centre and where requested during lessons.

CAR PARKING

Sixth Formers cannot park or drive vehicles on the school grounds.