02/09/2026
With the majority of kids heading back to school this week, it can be an exciting time for children… but for parents, the costs can quickly add up. 🎒
Uniforms, shoes, PE kits, stationery, lunches, travel and everything else that comes with a new school year can put real pressure on the household budget — especially when several expenses land at once.
The good news? A little planning can go a long way.
Our latest blog shares practical ways to make those back-to-school costs more manageable, including:
👕 Saving money on school uniform
💷 Setting a realistic back-to-school budget
🔎 Checking what you already have before buying new
🛍️ Finding cheaper stationery and equipment
🥪 Cutting the cost of school lunches and travel
📅 Spreading purchases across several paydays
💰 Starting a small savings pot for next year
And if you're already struggling financially, we also look at why borrowing more to cover these costs could make things harder in the long run.
Read the full guide here:
https://bit.ly/3V9bLJB