BrightHouse has surveyed more than 3000 parents of primary, secondary and college age students to discover how much they typically spend on preparing their children for a new school year and have created the Cost of Going Back to School interactive animation.This is a very interesting animated chart that I would like to share with you. So far I have spent over £100 just to buy new school uniforms and shoes for my children. Unfortunately I could not pass on Mr K's old uniform to Ms C when she started reception early this year. So I had to buy new sets of dresses for her. In fact, I am part of the astonishing 43% of parents who spent more than £50 on each child.
Also this Summer I gave my old tablet to my children for them to learn and write Chinese characters on a Chinese app and send emails to my family in Singapore. Luckily, we won't need to spend any money on stationery as they are provided in school. Overall, I have spent over £100 for both children which is not that bad at all. Does that make me a savvy mum? Do check out the animation chart!Disclosure: This is a PR collaboration.
