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.
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 …