Keep down the costs of back-to-school shopping by grabbing extra essentials for less

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SENDING the kids back to school can be a relief but also a stress – especially when it comes to spending.

I can already see the steam coming out of your ears — there are so many things to remember, from uniform to books.

Cut the costs of back-to-school shopping by grabbing extra essentials for less

Not only that, but all those necessary “extra” items also add up pretty quickly.

Here’s how you can grab those extra essentials for less . . . 

EXERCISE RESTRAINT: Kit the kids out ready for PE at Matalan — a pair of gusset plimsolls is £3.50 and a two- pack of black sports shorts is £5. That’s really cheap. You can also get a drawstring pump bag for £2 with space to write their name, so there’s a better chance it won’t get lost.

Plus, new customers who sign up to topcashback.co.uk and shop via topcashback.co.uk/matalan-promotion can get £15 cashback on their order.

All you have to do is spend £15 or more and you’ll get £15 back — that means you could get your uniform splurge for free!

IF THE SHOE FITS: School shoes can cost a bomb, but Clarks promises to replace children’s shoes if you get a specialist fitting in store and they outgrow them further down the line. That means you won’t have to pay for another new pair until February 2021.

However, this only applies to infant size 10 shoes and above. If your child is an infant size 7-9.5, you only have until November 30 this year to swap them for a new pair. Just take the shoes and your receipt into the store.

DON’T SUGAR COAT IT: Autumn is coming, and with that the need for a school coat — and they can cost. Debenhams.com currently has a great sale across its back to school range, with some items discounted by up to 70 per cent.

The boys’ navy Regatta Dover Jacket is on sale for £12.50, down from £25. I also like the girls’ light hooded padded jacket from laredoute.co.uk. It’s on sale for £12.80, down from £32 — that’s a steal.

  • All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers are subject to availability.

Deal of the day

Davidoff Cool Water for Men eau de toilette is just £22 at Superdrug

LOOKING for the perfect gift? A bottle of Davidoff Cool Water for Men eau de toilette was £43. But until Tuesday you can buy it for £22 at Superdrug.

SAVE: £21

Cheap treat

Bags of new mini Colin The Caterpillar faces sweets are just £2 at M&S

YOU don’t need to save the best bit until last any more – with bags of new mini Colin The Caterpillar faces sweets, £2 at M&S.

Top swap

The Urban Decay Double Down Brow Powder is a whopping £22 on lookfantastic.com
Save a whopping £20 by trying out Asda’s version instead

TAMING your brows needn’t be costly. Instead of paying £22 for the Urban Decay Double Down Brow Powder at lookfantastic.com, try out the Asda version for £2.

SAVE: £20

Giselle’s Little Helper

PARENTS can download free maths books, apps and games through Amazon to help their children learn.

The educational material is available on the online retailer’s Maths4All learning hub.

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