SEVERAL major supermarkets and retailers are set to launch their sell-out uniform deals.
Prices for the bundles and offers start at just £5 and some launch as early as next week.
Among the chains offering bargain deals on kids’ uniforms are Aldi, Marks and Spencer, and Tesco.
The big supermarkets tend to put on this kind of deal at the beginning of summer every year.
This is so parents can stock up ready for the start of the new school year in September.
It comes as school uniform prices are continuing to hit families hard as the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets.
Of course as always remember to compare prices so you ensure you’re getting the best deal.
Eager parents have taken to social media to share the offers with fellow mums and dads.
Posting on the Money Saver By Dansway Facebook group post, one said: “Save the dates!”
Another wrote: “Don’t let me miss M&S this year!”
A third commented: “Worth stocking up.”
A fourth posted: “I will NOT leave it until the 1st Sept this year.”
Below we reveal what each of the chains has announced so far.
Do bear in mind that some retailers may not have confirmed their deals yet, so keep an eye out for new ones.
Discounter Aldi is bringing back its popular £5 uniform bundle deal this year.
Aldi’s essential bundle costs just £5 and is made up of sweatshirts, cardigans, polo shirts, trousers, skirts and cargo shorts.
It’s available in stores only from July 4, families will need to act fast because as with all Specialbuys, once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Asda’s George range offers the following key pieces:
Boys Uniform
Girls Uniform
Discount fashion retailer Peacocks is offering its cheap uniform range in all stores with 20% off from July 28.
Its kids’ uniform goes from age 2-3 up to age 14-15 years, which is a new age range for this year.
Among its key items are:
M&S has held prices on its school uniform since 2021 and has confirmed the return of its popular 20% off school uniform early bird offer from July 2.
You can get the discount by shopping online or in stores where uniform is stocked.
Some examples of its range include:
Tesco is bringing back its 25% off uniform deal again this year, the sale starts on July 23.
It doesn’t tend to run for a long time, so it might be a good idea to stock up while you can.
You need to ensure you have your Tesco Clubcard or app when you get to the till so the discount is applied.
Tesco is yet to reveal the exact items available in the offer.
Sainsbury’s says it has maintained its 2022 prices on its school uniform.
It is said to be introducing its 25% off sale on June 19.
Last year you could pick up two packs of polo shirts starting from £3, trousers from £4 and two packs of gingham dresses from £10 both online and in stores.
If you are struggling to afford the cost of school uniform or PE kit, you may be able to apply for a grant from your local council – but the criteria vary from council to council.
This is usually in the form of a one-off payment paid directly into your bank account. Some councils will reimburse payments made to approved retailers.
You can ask your local council what help is available and when you need to apply.
If you can’t get targeted help from your council, there are other options to get cheap uniform.
Speak to your school to see if they can offer you some clothing.
Some charities offer help to families in need too. Charity Turn2Us has a free grants search tool on its website which you can use to find out what help is available to you.
Charity shops can also be a good place to find cheap school uniform.
THERE are plenty of ways to save on your grocery shop.
You can look out for yellow or red stickers on products, which show when they’ve been reduced.
If the food is fresh, you’ll have to eat it quickly or freeze it for another time.
Making a list should also save you money, as you’ll be less likely to make any rash purchases when you get to the supermarket.
Going own brand can be one easy way to save hundreds of pounds a year on your food bills too.
This means ditching “finest” or “luxury” products and instead going for “own” or value” type of lines.
Plenty of supermarkets run wonky veg and fruit schemes where you can get cheap prices if they’re misshapen or imperfect.
For example, Lidl runs its Waste Not scheme, offering boxes of 5kg of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50.
If you’re on a low income and a parent, you may be able to get up to £442 a year in Healthy Start vouchers to use at the supermarket too.
Plus, many councils offer supermarket vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund.
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