School Uniform

Our uniform is something that we are very proud of. It gives the children an identity, something that they can be proud of and makes them feel part of the Lime Tree Community. We have passionately high expectations and as such all our pupils are expected to wear full school uniform as listed below.

Uniform can be purchased in full from our suppliers, Petites Modes (based on Tatton Road, Sale). School ties and water bottles are also available to purchase via ParentPay and collected from the school office.

Termly Uniform Sale and Swaps are held alongside parent/carer coffee mornings. Dates and times will be communicated, via Parentmail, the school website events page and the parent/carer notice board in the school avenue.
We will happily accept donated uniform throughout the school year, to be made
available at our Autumn, Spring and Summer – Sale and Swaps. If you wish to swap uniform, please bring it with you on the day of the event.
Please can we ask the uniform is clean and in good used condition.

Local uniform buying and exchange schemes:

Manchester and Trafford School Uniform Swap – https://manchester-and-trafford-school-uniform-swap.site123.me/
Trafford Uniform Exchange – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1660636677382117/?scrlybrkr=aa73f927
Friends of Lime Tree Used Uniform Sale – https://www.facebook.com/groups/681533375270075

In addition to wearing full school uniform, we expect the following standards from our pupils in relation to dress:

All uniform should be clearly marked or labelled with your child’s name;
Hair that is longer than shoulder length should be worn tied back with plain black or navy headwear (No large bows, headbands or fascinators) ;
Short hair should be shaved no lower than a guard level 2;
Extreme and shaved hair patterns are not allowed in school;
No nail varnish or tattoos permitted;
No make-up – including fake take and tinted moisturisers;
No watches;
No crop tops, short shorts, or short skirts to be worn in school – including on own clothes days
No jewellery to be worn in school. No earrings – No exceptions.

Lime Tree Primary Academy’s Jewellery policy is in line with guidance set out in the Association for Physical Education – Safe Practice: in Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity – 2020 publication.

The Association for Physical Education (afPE) strongly recommends the practice of removing all personal effects at the commencement of every lesson to establish a safe working environment. This applies to all ear and body piercings, including retainer earrings.

Religious artefacts need to be removed or made safe. Health and safety law would usually take precedence over equality law because of the implication of the “safety of others” and the specific duty set out in the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. Case law relating to human rights legislation has established that a student does not have the right to manifest their belief at any time and place they choose at school, and includes the wearing of jewellery. Generally, to attempt to succeed in making a claim on the grounds of human rights, there would be a commonly acknowledged religious obligation on a follower to wear the jewellery. However, where the safety of others is compromised through the wearing of such an item, the claim is unlikely to be successful.

Nursery and Reception Uniform

* Denotes only available through school suppliers

Compulsory for Boys and Girls

Item	Picture	Supplier
Navy blue sweatshirt embroidered with school crest *		Petites Modes
Navy jogpants *		Supplier of your choice
White or navy blue polo shirt embroidered with school crest *		Petites Modes
Summer (Autumn 1 Term if weather permits) Navy blue shorts/navy check school dress	N/A	Supplier of your choice
Hi Vis Book Bag embroidered with school crest *		Petites Modes
Hi Vis Backpack embroidered with school crest * (Can be purchased instead of Book Bag)		Petites Modes
Water Bottle		School Office / ParentPay Petites Modes
Black shoes or black trainers must have black soles (no bright coloured logos/diamantes ) with velcro fastening	N/A	Supplier of your choice
Socks – plain black or white or plain black tights	N/A	Supplier of your choice
Wellies	N/A	Supplier of your choice
Spare clothes	N/A	Supplier of your choice
Suitable outdoor coat	N/A	Supplier of your choice

Year 1 to Year 4 Uniform

Compulsory for Boys and Girls

Item	Picture	Supplier
Navy/green trim school jumper or cardigan *		Petites Modes
School Tie		School Office/ParentPay Petites Modes
White shirt or blouse	N/A	Supplier of your choice
Black trousers/skirt/pinafore	N/A	Supplier of your choice
Summer (Autumn 1 Term if weather permits) Black knee length shorts/navy check school dress	N/A	Supplier of your choice
Hi Vis Backpack embroidered with school crest *		Petites Modes
Water Bottle		School Office / ParentPay Petites Modes
Black shoes/black trainers, must have black soles – no bright coloured logos, no diamantes (no pumps,boots,sandals)	N/A	Supplier of your choice
Socks – plain black or white or plain black tights	N/A	Supplier of your choice
Wellies	N/A	Supplier of your choice
Suitable outdoor coat	N/A	Supplier of your choice

Year 5 to Year 6 Uniform

Compulsory for Boys and Girls

Note: Uniform for Year 5 and 6 is as per years 1 to 4 plus the following:

Item	Picture	Supplier
Navy Blue Blazer embroidered with school crest *		Petites Modes

Year 1 to Year 6 PE Kit

Compulsory for Boys and Girls – Please ensure that shorts are of an appropriate length (no short cycling shorts). Tights are not to be worn with shorts for PE

Item	Picture	Supplier
Navy Blue Sweatshirt embroidered with school crest *		Petites Modes
Navy jogpants *		Supplier of your choice
White or navy blue polo shirt embroidered with school crest *		Petites Modes
Navy blue shorts * Navy blue skorts*		Petites Modes Supplier of your choice
Navy PE kit/spare clothes bag (optional)*		Petites Modes
Plain trainers	N/A	Supplier of your choice

The embroidered logoed back pack and logoed PE kit/spare clothes bag are designed to last throughout the child’s time in school, saving money on fashion items needing to be replaced each year.

Our uniform suppliers offer yearly, June/July early bird discounts, as well as Free School Meal eligibility discount, in addition to this, many items can be bought from high-street retailers and supermarkets such as skirts, trousers, dresses, shirts, PE shorts, PE skorts, PE joggers, and EYFS joggers, (sweatshirts and polo shirts extra for EYFS only, due to messy play).

For children experiencing sensory processing differences, hypersensitivity or who simply can’t stand annoying seams! Socks and tights can have quite an impact on your morning routine, causing lateness and irritability. Seamless tights and socks are available from multiple suppliers. Please see the following links of just some we have sourced.

Free Uniform For Free School Meal Pupils

From September 2014 all pupils in Reception Classes, Year 1 and Year 2 became eligible for a free school meal as part of the Government Universal Infant Free School Meal scheme.

It is extremely important however that families with children eligible for a free school meal based on household income under the existing system continue to apply for this entitlement. This is because the pupil premium payment received by school of £1,455 per eligible pupil is calculated based on the number of pupils in receipt of a free school meal. The pupil premium forms a vital part of school funding and is spent directly on resources to benefit pupils. Please see the pupil premium page for further details on how this money has been spent in previous years.

The governing body and senior school management have therefore decided that, upon confirmation of a successful free school meals application, the following uniform will be issued free of charge for Reception Class and key Stage One pupils:

Reception Class – free first uniform (joggers, polo shirt & sweatshirt)
Year 1 & Year 2 – two free jumpers or cardigans (the school office will keep a record of free uniform issued therefore if you only wish to have one jumper or cardigan at that time, you can claim the other at a later date)

The mechanics of the scheme are that school will purchase the uniform on your behalf once you have brought in evidence of the free meal entitlement.

This entitlement will apply at any time that your child may become entitled to a free school meal during Reception Year or Key Stage One.

FSM Online Application Form (Trafford Council)

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