I’m a mum-of-four & my 5 tips will make going back to school cheap as chips – including uniforms for 4 & shoe vouchers [Video]

THE new school term is creeping closer which means having to fork out a small fortune on back-to-school supplies if you haven’t already.

According to research by retail marketing consultancy Gekko, the average spending on school gear will set parents back an average of £452.40 per child.

The thrifty mum spoke to Fabulous, sharing how fellow parents can slash the costs with the school year just around the corner

According to Casey, you can even get your hands on vouchers for shoes, saving you up to £15Credit: Alamy

And for primary school parents that climbs to an eye-watering £490.80 when uniform, stationery and in some cases tech items are factored in.

Meanwhile, for parents of kids in secondary school or college, the overall costs can come to £422.90 or £390.20, respectively.

A hike in the cost-of-living is still taking its toll, making it harder for cash-strapped parents to make ends meet – and a woman in the know …

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