WHILE many people are getting ready for Christmas – some mums are already prepping for their kids going back to school.
Parents have been rushing to M&S to take advantage of a clearance sale they currently have on, with many items as low as £4.40.
M&S currently has a sale on back-to-school itemsCredit: Getty
You can pick up water bottles in the super saleCredit: Facebook/@ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUK
One bargain hunter showed how they had spotted patterned lunch boxes down to £7.20 from £17.99.
Marks and Spencer also has colourful water bottles in their sale, which are priced at £4.40 down from £11.
If your child is into you are in luck, as one of the designs features them on the side.
There is also a football-themed bottle for £4.80 down from £12 if they prefer sporty items – or an iridescent purple design if they like a bit of sparkle.
Taking to the group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK , they wrote: “Back to school Marks and Spencer
“Loads on clearance.”
While some of the school products are available in store, many of them are online only, so you may wish to check out the M&S website.
Many parents seemed keen to snap up some of the items ahead of the new school term in January.
If you need to stock up on some affordable school uniform items, you may wish to pop to Aldi.
After selling out last year, the supermarket’s popular Uniform Bundle is returning from just £3.50, hitting shelves from January 4.
There are also lunch boxes available to buyCredit: Facebook/@ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUK
Families can get two polo shirts and a pair of trousers for just £3.50, with prices frozen to help parents save money post-Christmas.
Meanwhile, Aldi is also selling Leather School Shoes for £6.99 in sizes 10 to 4, which are made using real leather.
You can also pick up ankle or knee-high socks which are just £2.49 for five pairs.
The back-to-school bundle deal could be perfect for any post-Christmas growth spurts or refreshing wardrobes for the new term.
However, parents had better be quick if they want to stock up, as with all Specialbuys, once they’re gone, they’re gone.
How can I save money on school uniforms?
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 will reimburse payments made to approved retailers.
You can ask your local council what is available and when you need to apply.
If you can’t get 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. Turn2Us has a free grants search tool on its website which you can use to find out what help is available to you.
can also be a good place to find cheap school uniform.
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