School uniforms are expensive, we know. In addition, the cost of living crisis and December’s pay being stretched thin by Christmas has not made replacing worn out uniforms any easier.
A few weeks ago, we shared on our social media a quick insight as to where to get uniforms without breaking the bank - but we want to do more to help you.
As well as working hard to raise money to provision vouchers to students in need, we have compiled a list of stores to search in order to buy a uniform in which a child can feel happy, and a parent can feel comfortable that they are not having to choose between a new pair of school shoes and next week’s shopping list.
Price & Buckland not only offer a wide range of affordable, non-branded uniforms - but also offer branded and school specific uniforms for low prices.
Even branded, their prices rarely go above £20 (for example, they are currently offering branded PE shirts for £5), meaning that parents can still send their children to school in the correct uniforms, without feeling monetary pressures.
Asda have an incredible range of non-branded uniforms to fit any age.
With their items ranging from plain school shirts to sturdy and colourful school bags - they have plenty to offer and more importantly none of their products cost more than £20.
As an additional benefit, a lot of their products can be bought in bulk, for example a pack of 5 plain shirts for £11, meaning parents don’t have to worry about spending further expenses on washing shirts that are dirty by Tuesday.
Similar to George at Asda, F&F have a wide range of non-branded uniforms for all ages.
F&F promise good quality as well as a 100 day guarantee, which allows parents to feel more at ease in case of uniforms not fitting or breaking sooner than expected.
Again, with products not going above £20 and offering multipacks, F&F can provide a useful solution for parents.
Matalan also offers a full range of non-branded uniforms for children.
In addition to the multi-packs, Matalan also offers multiple colours and multiple styles of shirts, polos and sweatshirts, making it much easier for parents to comply with school regulations without having to spend an excessive amount.
With the exception of certain school shoes, their multipack uniforms rarely go over the price of £17, making this a strong starting point to find new uniforms for the school year.
Tu at Sainsbury's has a large selection of colours and styles, from unisex polos in a variety of colours (a five-pack of white short-sleeved polos is £8), as well as trousers, dresses, sweatshirts, PE kits and jumpers in all colours (a two-pack of V-neck jumpers is only £6).
Parents have also complimented the quality, claiming Sainsbury's school uniforms to be the easiest to wash, a useful piece of information when considering the durability.
Although surprising, and not always the cheapest, John Lewis still provides a wide range of non-branded uniforms for lower prices.
Something to consider with John Lewis, is the high standard of quality. This offers the reassuring factor of knowing you're buying items that will last, especially if they need to go through several children. With a V-neck jumper costing only £5.50, John Lewis still remains to be a viable option for parents searching for long lasting uniforms.
Another bonus with John Lewis is that you can shop by specific schools, which often have end-of-cycle items reduced to clear.
We want to help as many children as possible - but we are only just getting started - in the meantime, we hope this list can provide a greater insight in where to look when those school skirts need replacing.
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