A mum says she is outraged after spending £242 on school uniforms for her children, whilst shopping last week.
Jennifer Gilmour is mum to three children. An 11 year-old, a nine-year old, and a five year-old.
Jennifer explained that her eldest, Sophie, would be starting secondary school – and with her other two children at primary school, she says she still has a lot more to buy, reports Hull Live.
The mum-of-three to Sophie, Riley, and Robin, wants change to be implemented so parents sending their children back to the classroom don’t have to spend a fortune during the summer holidays on school gear: “We recognise that there is a cost when sending kids back to school but it’s the sheer price of it all.”
“It seems like it is a way of the schools making more money.
“I find the issue to be especially problematic with secondary school. There’s no budget alternatives to the branded uniforms so you cannot find alternatives in the supermarkets etc.
“I have spent £242 already and I’ve not finished buying. I paid £60 for three pairs of shoes. Our eldest is starting high school and on…
