Added by: Shropshire Mums on Tue Aug 6 12:54 2024
In the blink of an eye the School Summer Holidays will be drawing to a close. The average national cost of school uniform just like verything else has spiraled with school uniforms setting parents back hundreds of punds each year...
Check out the below tips to help find affordable uniform:
Don’t be afraid to use hand me downs. If a blazer for one child fits the younger one when they’ve outgrown it, then make good use of it. Don’t just share hand me downs with siblings - if you and your friends all have children at the same school, then make use of that network.
It’s becoming a popular trend among parents to help save some extra cash. There may be an online group for your local school where you can easily swap uniforms such as a ‘year 4’ top for some ‘year 5’ trousers. It’s always best to do it just before the academic year starts.
Check around selling groups for members who are selling bundles of school uniforms as part of free giveaways. These are often first come first serve, so make sure to turn post notifications on!
Explore various shops which are selling packs of uniform items for your unbranded clothing. This will further help when buying multiple packs to last throughout the year. Supermarkets such as Sainburys and Tesco frequently hold discounted school uniform events saving you up to 25% off.
Have a look at where you can put away the spare £10 or £20 every week and allocate it directly for school uniforms. If you save these extra pennies, you’ll be able to have a higher budget for the start of the academic year. Some school uniform stores accept payments from places such as paypal credit, klarna finance etc and can help spread the cost interest free over a few months.
It’s always worth keeping an eye out for any discounts or voucher codes. These can make a big difference to the school uniform spend.
Many parents aren’t aware of this tip but heading straight to the schools is a great way to get free school uniforms. Lots of kits are donated at the end of the academic year and these are usually available for collection in the first month of re-opening. School uniform banks have become a regular in schools with many schools across the county now holding supplies.
Looking to kit out the kids with school uniform? Our libraries and partners are staging pop-up uniform banks. Drop by every Monday in Bridgnorth, Whitchurch from 10.30am to 11.30am on July 31, Oswestry between 2pm and 5.30pm and Market Drayton on September 2 from 10am to noon...
If you still need to head to the shops and buy new...
We have been taking a look at some great Back To School products to help settle your big and little kids back to school.
Disclaimer – We received these products for the purpose of this review feature.
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TOG 24 - Best school coats from TOG24: padded, hooded & insulated
The new school year will be here before you know it, and kids will need waterproof, warm and stylish coats for the autumn term. And parents will want all this at an affordable price. Luckily TOG24 ticks all those boxes with their great collection of warm children's coats. Designed in West Yorkshire, TOG24 coats are designed to protect you against all the elements whilst looking cool.
Harecroft Kids Padded Jacket
Super warm and wind resistant, TOG24's Harecroft premium quilted jacket for boys stands up to adventures outdoors on the coldest days and makes a great school coat too. Designed in West Yorkshire, where we know how to dress for the wildest winter weather, this coat is quilted in chunky baffles and has a warm, insulated filling and two lower pockets that double up as hand warmers. It has a fixed, insulated hood with a Velcro adjuster tab at the back, so it can be shaped around the face to keep the wind at bay. There is a full-length, easy pull zip at the front in a tonal colour to match the lining and, for safety, there are neat reflective prints above the cuffs and back hem that stand out against car lights for increased visibility at night.
Available in black, khaki, dark indigo and purple berry
RRP £42.00.
Koroma Kids Hooded Jacket
Active kids love TOG24's Koroma softshell jacket that gives protection from the elements, but doesn't restrict movement. This versatile jacket has a durable, water-resistant, windproof and fully breathable outer, a fixed, shaped, adjustable hood and a cosy, bonded inner fleece. Koroma has two handy zip pockets to keep all those essentials safe and a full-length front zip with a chunky puller. It comes in dark and bright colours, so it works as a school coat and for weekends.
Available in black, navy, purple berry and Aegean blue
RRP £42
Midsley Kids Down Jacket
Buttery soft to the touch, lightweight and yet super warm thanks to the natural insulating properties of duck down, TOG24's Midsley kids jacket is perfect for school and travel. This fully breathable jacket can be worn all year round, as a coat in the spring and summer or as an extra layer under a lightweight waterproof when it turns really cold and wet. Midsley has stretchy binding at the hood, cuffs and hem for a snug fit and to keep out the wind.
Available in black, khaki, navy and pink
RRP £40
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WHAT DID WE SAY
We have reviewed many Tog 24 items over the years, all of which are still going strong. Great quality and style and fantastic prices. Often you can find great discounted offers online with really amazing prices. Tha childrens range of jackets brings really good practical clothing that does its job and really will stand the test of time.
Stamptastic School Name Labels Basic Bundle
With a staggering 75% of primary school children losing on average 1-2 items of uniform per year, Stamptastic is about to answer your prayers when it comes to that dreaded task of labelling items ahead of the back to school madness! The ingenious solution promises to save families hours of time, and plenty of money with its best-selling Personalised Name Stamp. Making it truly bespoke for little ones, parents can choose the text, font, size and even a novelty icon for the stamper, which can be used on a plethora of different items; it is a must have gadget for all families!
RRP: £23
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