One tip when it comes to buying new school uniform is to think about how many items your kids will really need, as well as working out the price per item in a multipack to see if they will actually save by buying in bulk. With that in mind, how can you save money on this years’ school uniform?
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00:00 The new school year is coming up quick, with children gearing up to get back to school in September.
00:04 After research by the Children's Society found parents are paying over £400 per year for secondary school uniform on average,
00:12 Consumer Researcher Which has revealed which supermarket is the cheapest to buy new school uniform.
00:17 The Consumer Champion analysed prices of a selection of essential 9-year-old size school uniform items at eight popular supermarkets,
00:25 including Sainsbury's and Tesco.
00:27 Sainsbury's was found to be the cheapest for school uniform, whilst Nex was found to be the most expensive.
00:32 Which issued a reminder that some parents will be eligible for a school uniform grant worth £200,
00:39 depending on their income and where they live.
00:41 The grants are typically available for people receiving benefits such as universal credit and child tax credit,
00:48 but they may also be eligible if their child receives free school meals.
00:52 Elle Clark, Which retail editor, said our latest research shows some retailers will help your money go further than others.