00:00 The new school year is coming up quick, with children gearing up to get back to school in September.
00:04 After research by the Children's Society found parents are paying over £400 per year for secondary school uniform on average,
00:12 Consumer Researcher Which has revealed which supermarket is the cheapest to buy new school uniform.
00:17 The Consumer Champion analysed prices of a selection of essential 9-year-old size school uniform items at eight popular supermarkets,
00:25 including Sainsbury's and Tesco.
00:27 Sainsbury's was found to be the cheapest for school uniform, whilst Nex was found to be the most expensive.
00:32 Which issued a reminder that some parents will be eligible for a school uniform grant worth £200,
00:39 depending on their income and where they live.
00:41 The grants are typically available for people receiving benefits such as universal credit and child tax credit,
00:48 but they may also be eligible if their child receives free school meals.
00:52 Elle Clark, Which retail editor, said our latest research shows some retailers will help your money go further than others.
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