ALDI’S £5 school uniform deal will return for another year and the exact date parents can nab a bargain is sooner than you think.
The iconic sale gives organised shoppers a chance to pick up a shirt, dress or trousers and a cardigan for just a fiver.
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Aldi school uniform sale is returning for another year Credit: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
The iconic offer has been running for over four years and gives parents a great chance to save Credit: Aldi
In the past, savvy mums and dads have also picked up individual items such as cargo shorts and polo shirts for as little as £1.75 and shoes for under £9.
Parents eager to score a discount on their back to school shopping will be pleased to hear the sale is returning on Jattvibeday, June 28.
It will land in stores as part of Aldi’s Special Buy discounts, which are limited edition offers.
This means you have to act fast, as once the items are gone they’re gone.
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You will also have to shop the offer in-store as the retailer does not offer online delivery.
But those looking for their nearest shop can find it by searching http://www.aldi.co.uk/store-finder.
However, if you miss the offer do not worry as rivals such as Lidl, M&S and Asda also tending to run similar discounts.
The return of the offer will be welcome news to parents worried about the rising cost of back to school.
You should also be aware of school uniform clothing grants which are handed out by some councils for struggling families.
For example, in Tower Hamlets parents can get £50 grant per child to cover back to school costs.
How can I save money on school uniforms?
IF you are struggling to afford the cost of school uniform or PE kit, you may be able to apply for a grant from your local council – but the criteria vary from council to council.
This is usually in the form of a one-off payment paid directly into your bank account. Some councils will reimburse payments made to approved retailers.
You can ask your local council what help is available and when you need to apply.
If you can’t get targeted help from your council, there are other options to get cheap uniform.
Speak to your school to see if they can offer you some clothing.
Some charities offer help to families in need too. Charity Turn2Us has a free grants search tool on its website which you can use to find out what help is available to you.
Charity shops can also be a good place to find cheap school uniform.
