The start of any school year is always an emotionally charged time, whether you’re a child or an adult. But as a parent that excitement can quickly turn into stress and anxiety when money is tight. 

In July 2024, retail marketing consultancy Gekko reported that UK parents were set to shell out an average of £452.40 per child on back-to-school supplies, which combined adds up to a whopping £2.3 billion at a national level.

What are the most expensive back-to-school items then? It must be even harder in the middle of the cost-of-living crisis, mustn't it? Where are the best places to look for discounts? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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