The Ultimate Back To School Money Saving Guide
September is only a few weeks away and that means that school bells will be chiming as our little ones return back to the classroom!
Planning the return back to school can be stressful as you try to juggle the never-ending list of jumpers, polo shirts, school shoes, and stationery - so we've made this handy guide with everything you need to make the transition back to school as smooth as possible.
Saving money is at the heart of everything we do, so we've pulled together the best deals available on the market to make the shop as cost-effective as possible - especially if you have multiple children! With different options from a range of stores, there are options for every family regardless of size or budget.
We've even created a handy downloadable tick-list, too, so you can keep track of what you still need to buy!
School Uniform
Let's start with the part most parents dread, the school uniform! Every school is different with different requirements for what your little ones can wear to school so we've pulled together the top retailers for all of the basic essentials like polo shirts, trousers, skirts, and shoes from a range of stores both online and in-person.
Polo shirts / shirts
TU: White Unisex Perfect White Polo Shirt 2 Pack - from £3
George: White Short Sleeve Polo Shirts 2 Pack - from £3
Matalan: Girls 2 Pack White Scallop Collar Polo Shirts - from £4
Jumpers & Cardigans
Matalan: Kids 2 Pack Black Crew Neck Sweatshirts (3-13yrs) - from £7
George: Black Cotton Rich V Neck Jumper 2 Pack - from £7
George: Navy Jersey Girls Cardigan 2 Pack - from £6
TU: Black V-Neck Cardigan 2 Pack - from £8
Trousers
M&S: Girls' Skinny Leg Trousers (2-18 Yrs) from £6
TU: Boys Reinforced Knee Woven Trousers 2 Pack from £7
Skirts & Pinafores
George: Black Girls Skorts 2 Pack for £5
TU: Black Jersey Pocket Skirt for £5
M&S: Girls' Jersey Pinafore from £5
School Shoes
Clarks: Buy any kids’ school shoes and enjoy 20% off adults' styles.
Schuh: Get £10 off 2nd item, perfect for ticking school shoes and bag from the list!
Wynsors: Grab girls' school shoes from as little as £10, from a wide range of brands including Kickers!
Kickers: A wide range of boys' shoes made to last every adventure this new term!
Waterproof Coats
George: Teal Fleece Lined Tech Anorak for £16
Millets: Berghaus Kids' Burham Insulated Jacket for £26.10 with code BANK10
New Look: Girls Black Hooded Puffer Coat for £19.99
Sports Direct: Karrimor Sierra Jacket Junior reduced to £12.50
P.E Kit Essentials
Get them ready for whatever adventures they begin on the sports field with all the essentials for their P.E Kit! With offers at Clarks on sports trainers and bundle sets from George, this part of your back to school shop will be a breeze - your little ones will be running circles around you, literally!
George: Unisex Crew Neck School T-Shirt, Zip Through Hoodie, and Football Shorts PE Set from £11
Matalan: Kids School Pump Bag in Navy and Pink for £4.00
Clarks: Get £10 off our superstar sports trainers, CICASTARS, when you buy any school shoes.
Everything else!
Now we've covered everything you need to make sure they are dressed to impress, we'll cover the other necessities they will need to be the top of their class like stationary, water bottles, and lunchboxes.
The Works: Make this term a good one with everything from pens and notepads to pencil cases from as little as £1!
FootAsylum: Thanks to the Spend and Save offer, pick up their school bag and water bottle for less with code SPENDANDSAVE.
George: Pick up a lunchbox from as little as £6 featuring all of their favourite characters!
Ready For A New Term!
In wrapping up our ultimate back-to-school money-saving guide, we hope these money-smart tips help make your school year prep a breeze! Here at Ashleigh Money Saver, we wish all of your little ones a great start to their new year at school; whether they are starting primary, secondary, or even nursery!