Back-to-school FAQs
When are the back-to-school sales?
Back-to-school sales tend to start around the end of July or beginning of August and last until early September. The easiest way to find out when back-to-school deals are up for grabs is by following brands on social media and opting into newsletters. Get prepared ahead of time by making a list of what you need.
Where can I find the best back-to-school deals?
Here at Savoo we’ve sourced the latest back-to-school offers, deals and discount codes from all the leading brands to make saving money even easier. Whether you’re looking for school uniform, stationery, lunchboxes or tech you’ll find all the biggest and best savings right here.
How can I get cheap school uniform?
For affordable school uniforms, we’d recommend shopping at the leading supermarkets like Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, and M&S. Don’t forget to check out the range at Matalan, Argos and John Lewis too. Shop around for the cheapest prices and the biggest discounts.
Where’s the best value children's school shoes?
To save on school shoes, compare prices across specialist footwear retailers and supermarkets, check whether children qualify for any school or family discounts, and look for multi-buy offers if you need more than one pair. Buying slightly earlier in the summer can also give you a wider choice of sizes before popular styles sell out.
How to save money on back-to-school supplies
School uniform deals
If your kids' uniform doesn’t need the school logo, find cheap school uniforms at all leading supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Marks and Spencer and Morrisons. With prices as little as £1.50 per polo shirt (Tesco), you really can’t go wrong. Stock up on everything they’ll need from shirts and jumpers to dresses and shoes at fantastic value. With Tesco's one-year guarantee and retailers offering durable, affordable schoolwear in a wide range of sizes and fits, you can make sure they're ready for anything at the best possible price.
For school shoes, Clarks offers a wide range of styles and fittings for children of different ages. Savoo's deal data, dating back to 2011, shows that Clarks typically runs a back-to-school promotion during the summer holidays, making this a good time to look for savings on new school shoes.
School stationery deals
Next on the list is stationery, pencil cases, lunchboxes and water bottles. Find fun stationery at places like Ryman, The Works and Claire's or go to any leading supermarket for the basics at rock bottom prices. Get them classroom ready and keep them hydrated throughout the day with a leak-proof water bottle. Older kids may need maths sets and calculators - head to WHSmith or Staples for these. Keep your eyes peeled for back-to-school stationery deals towards the end of August and get prepped ahead of time to avoid that September panic!
Back-to-school technology deals
Finding affordable back-to-school tech is easier than you might think. Whether it’s a laptop for homework assignments or a tablet for remote learning, expect big-ticket discounts in the back-to-school sale in August. Head over to the HP Student Store for huge discounts of up to 40% on selected technology for sixth form, college or university students.
Meanwhile, Dell’s student deals include 10% off eligible products, 20% off selected accessories when bought with a PC plus free delivery on a huge range of laptops, accessories, monitors and more. Don’t forget to check out the range at Samsung, Acer and Currys to shop around and secure the best deals on back-to-school tech.
Extra online learning deals
Keep their learning up to speed outside the classroom with a little extra help from the likes of Reading Eggs, EdPlace and Rosetta Stone. Whether they could do with a bit of extra tuition or you want to keep them ahead of the game in English, maths, science or languages, supplementing their learning can be cheaper than you think.
Get their reading on track and benefit from free sample lessons at Reading Eggs and enjoy a fortnight of homework help for just £1 at EdPlace. If they’re into languages, check out the latest Rosetta Stone discount codes and get a free 7-day trial if you’re a new customer.
About Back to School
Along with cooler days and autumn leaves, September can only mean one thing: back to school. As kids up and down the country say goodbye to the summer holidays for another year, parents are letting out a collective sigh of relief. But before waving the kids off at the school gate, it’s time to get stocked up on those all important back to school essentials.
We’ve rounded up the bets back to school discount codes and deals to help you get prepared for the term ahead for less. Besides uniform and school shoes, there’s lunchboxes, pencil cases, stationery and school bags to think about too. Plus, the supplies on your back to school shopping list will differ depending on if they’re in primary school, secondary school, sixth form, college or university. Find lots of bargains and deals in the back to school sales here at Savoo and give them the best possible start to the school year without blowing your budget.
By Elliot Day, your Back to School Money Saving Editor
Last checked about 3 hours ago
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- Hang onto outgrown uniforms and reuse them for younger siblings. Once your children have inevitably grown out of their uniform, don’t be so hasty to bin them. If they’re in good enough condition, save money and hand them down.
- Buy uniforms one size up to accommodate for growth spurts. The last thing you want after splashing out on new uniform is it to be too small in a matter of months. Size up and you’ll be shocked how quickly they fill it out.
- Go second hand on textbooks and tech to cut costs dramatically. Most tech retailers have refurbished devices and look at places like AbeBooks and eBay for used course books for older kids.
- Be realistic about what they do and don’t need. It can be all too easy getting caught up in the excitement and buying everything the other parents have. Work out what you already have, determine what you need and make a list accordingly.
- Follow retailers on social media and register for their email newsletters to stay in the loop when the back-to-school sales start. Stay ahead of the game and beat the crowds to the best back-to-school deals.
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