 means shoppers have already been snapping up some of the key pieces. Don't despair though, everything can be ordered online and then click and collected in-store meaning no fruitless visits to track down specific items, which is especially handy if you know everyone in your local area is going to be after the same coloured cardigans and jumpers as you. Parents of narrow waisted child){kind=link}
Retailers are trying to tempt shoppers with low prices but is a £2 school shirt a false economy or a bargain? We took a look at Tu’s uniform range to find out
A week into the holidays and I’m only just getting used to not having to wrangle everyone for the school run, but parents of school-age children know that if you’re looking to get the best deals on September’s new uniforms it’s important to start early.
Sainsburys, John Lewis, M&S and Amazon have all got the bulk of their uniforms available in store and online, with retailers already cutting prices to tempt parents.
It’s a delicate balance between risking a growth spurt while getting best value for money, with so many retailers launching limited-time sales early in the holiday. Meanwhile, you have to make sure you get the items you want in the sizes you want before they sell out because, as anyone who has dealt with a child who doesn’t like a particularly scratchy collar knows, not all school shirts are created equal and it only counts as a true bargain if you can guarantee it’ll be worn all year.
With my seven- and nine-year-old not-so-glamorous assistants in tow, I was able to get a hands-on look at Tu’s school uniform selections for 2023 and there’s some really good quality things worth going out of your way to track down, whether you usually do your weekly shop in Sainsburys or not.