{"id":564117,"date":"2025-08-19T16:41:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T15:41:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=564117"},"modified":"2025-09-08T16:05:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T15:05:31","slug":"ultimate-back-to-school-budget-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/banking\/childrens-banking\/ultimate-back-to-school-budget-plan","title":{"rendered":"The ultimate back to school budget plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.f1Masthead { padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 40px; }\n.f1Masthead__top { justify-content: center; }\n.f1Masthead__wrapper { margin-bottom: 0px; }\n.f1Masthead__mainSection { text-align: center; padding-top: 0px; }\n.f1Masthead__disclaimer, .f1__calculator.f1Masthead__sub, .previous-next-post, h4.luna-sectionTitle, .readMoreOnTopic, .usefulness-widget-content, .search-desktop { display: none !important; }\n.authorByline { justify-content: center; align-items: center; }\n.f1Masthead .authorByline__authorNamesDetails { gap: 2px; 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That\u2019s why we\u2019ve come up with some smart strategies to help you ace back to school prep this year. Plus, teach your own kids a little bit of what it is to budget, with help from GoHenry.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"u-bg--background-secondary\"><div class=\"ukfin_sponsored_article_body has-padding-top-large sponsorpanel\"><article class=\"ukfin_sponsor luna-card luna-card--shadow no-margin-bottom\"><div class=\"luna-card__block has-padding-top-xsmall\"><div class=\"u-grid u-grid--gutterSmall u-grid--alignMiddle\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/4@s u-grid__col--orderLast@s text-center no-padding-bottom\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/savings-accounts\/gohenry-card3monthfree-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFSA-PPC%22%2C%22image%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fcdn.finder.com.au%252Ffinder-us%252Fwp-uploads%252Fsites%252F3%252F2025%252F07%252Fgohenry_kidwithcard.png%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22has-padding-top-xsmall%2Bhas-padding-bottom-xsmall%22%2C%22style%22%3A%22width%253A%2B180px%253B%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2217292%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFSA-PPC%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%220a11fe2a-73c8-496f-8a22-6e15e03bfd38%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22GoHenry%2BAccount%2B-%2Bwith%2B%25C2%25A320%2Bpocket%2Bmoney%2Band%2B2%2Bmonths%2Bfree%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%22761a1110-6b53-4dce-ac38-9c0d1fdf6e2a%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22gohenry%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22564117%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22banking%252Fchildrens-banking%252Fultimate-back-to-school-budget-plan%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/gohenry_kidwithcard.png\" alt=\"GoHenry logo\" class=\"has-padding-top-xsmall has-padding-bottom-xsmall\" style=\"width: 180px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/gohenry_kidwithcard.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/gohenry_kidwithcard.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/gohenry_kidwithcard.png?fit=540 540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@s no-padding-bottom\"><p>Give your child the head start you wish you\u2019d had, with their own smart money app and card. <strong>Get 2 months free plus \u00a320 pocket money with code AFFFDR220.<\/strong><\/p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/savings-accounts\/gohenry-card3monthfree-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Get%2Bstarted%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--brand%2Bluna-button--solid%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFSA-PPC%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2217292%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFSA-PPC%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%220a11fe2a-73c8-496f-8a22-6e15e03bfd38%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22GoHenry%2BAccount%2B-%2Bwith%2B%25C2%25A320%2Bpocket%2Bmoney%2Band%2B2%2Bmonths%2Bfree%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%22761a1110-6b53-4dce-ac38-9c0d1fdf6e2a%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22gohenry%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22564117%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22banking%252Fchildrens-banking%252Fultimate-back-to-school-budget-plan%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--brand luna-button--solid\">Get started<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ukfin_sponsored_article_body has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large\"><h3>Shop your home first<\/h3><p>How will you know what to buy unless you already know what you have? <\/p><p>One of the easiest ways to keep costs down when shopping for back to school is to take a full inventory of what you already have. From last year\u2019s school jumpers to unopened packs of pens, there\u2019s often more than you remember. <\/p><p>Once you know what\u2019s already covered, you can avoid doubling up or overspending on items you don\u2019t need. Every item you don\u2019t have to buy is money saved.<\/p><h3><span class=\"sticker sticker_coins\">Build your back to school budget<\/span><\/h3><p>The same tips you use for your everyday budgeting apply to back to school budgeting. Setting a realistic budget is key to sticking to it. <\/p><p>Look to set a budget for each child, and then break it down into categories: <\/p><ul><li>Uniform<\/li><li>Shoes<\/li><li>Stationery<\/li><li>Tech<\/li><li>Extras<\/li><\/ul><p>When it comes to back to school shopping, there are some essential items that your kids will need (branded uniform), and then some extras that they can live without (a new pencil case each year). Make a list of must-have items and see how much that comes to. Then you can see if there is room in your budget for some of those extra items.  <\/p><p>GoHenry is all about teaching kids smart money skills. So why not use this as an opportunity to teach your kids some budgeting basics? If you have older kids or teens, sit down with them and go through the numbers. Not only will this help them understand the budgeting process, but it will also help them understand the value of things \u2013 and might help kids take more responsibility for their belongings. One can only hope!<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Image: Supplied\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/GoHenry-child-with-card.png\" alt=\"GoHenry kid with card\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/GoHenry-child-with-card.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/GoHenry-child-with-card.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/GoHenry-child-with-card.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/GoHenry-child-with-card.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/GoHenry-child-with-card.png?fit=1200 1200w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/GoHenry-child-with-card.png?fit=2100 2100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2100px) 100vw, 2100px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p><h3>School shop like a pro<\/h3><p>When it comes to uniforms, look out for promotions and offers from retailers or supermarkets for the basics. For example, Marks &amp; Spencer typically offers 20% off, in-store only, over the summer, while Tesco has started to apply \u201cClubcard prices\u201d to uniforms, which gives you 25% off if you have a Clubcard. <\/p><p>Meanwhile, if there are multi-buy deals available, have a think about whether you can use that across multiple kids (if you have more than one). Or if you have one child, buy a bigger size and save it for the future. Smart today, saves tomorrow. <\/p><p>And most importantly, take your list with you and don\u2019t deviate! You\u2019ve done the work to know what you need, so don\u2019t be tempted to buy extra \u201cjust in case\u201d.<\/p><h3><span class=\"sticker sticker_cards\">Pre-loved, pocket-friendly<\/span><\/h3><p>If you\u2019re looking to keep costs low, embrace second-hand options. This could be school-run second-hand uniform sales, Facebook community groups or even sites like Vinted. <\/p><p>And it\u2019s not just for uniforms. You can also look at second-hand options for things like sports equipment or musical instruments. <\/p><\/div><div class=\"u-bg--background-secondary\"><div class=\"ukfin_sponsored_article_body has-padding-top-large sponsorpanel\"><article class=\"ukfin_sponsor luna-card luna-card--shadow no-margin-bottom\"><div class=\"luna-card__block has-padding-top-xsmall\"><div class=\"u-grid u-grid--gutterSmall u-grid--alignMiddle\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/4@s u-grid__col--orderLast@s text-center no-padding-bottom\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/savings-accounts\/gohenry-card3monthfree-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFSA-PPC%22%2C%22image%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fcdn.finder.com.au%252Ffinder-us%252Fwp-uploads%252Fsites%252F3%252F2025%252F07%252Fgohenry_kidwithcard.png%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22has-padding-top-xsmall%2Bhas-padding-bottom-xsmall%22%2C%22style%22%3A%22width%253A%2B180px%253B%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2217292%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFSA-PPC%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%220a11fe2a-73c8-496f-8a22-6e15e03bfd38%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22GoHenry%2BAccount%2B-%2Bwith%2B%25C2%25A320%2Bpocket%2Bmoney%2Band%2B2%2Bmonths%2Bfree%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%22761a1110-6b53-4dce-ac38-9c0d1fdf6e2a%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22gohenry%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22564117%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22banking%252Fchildrens-banking%252Fultimate-back-to-school-budget-plan%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/gohenry_kidwithcard.png\" alt=\"GoHenry logo\" class=\"has-padding-top-xsmall has-padding-bottom-xsmall\" style=\"width: 180px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/gohenry_kidwithcard.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/gohenry_kidwithcard.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/gohenry_kidwithcard.png?fit=540 540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@s no-padding-bottom\"><p>Give your child the head start you wish you\u2019d had, with their own smart money app and card. <strong>Get 2 months free plus \u00a320 pocket money with code AFFFDR220.<\/strong><\/p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/savings-accounts\/gohenry-card3monthfree-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Get%2Bstarted%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--brand%2Bluna-button--solid%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFSA-PPC%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2217292%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFSA-PPC%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%220a11fe2a-73c8-496f-8a22-6e15e03bfd38%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22GoHenry%2BAccount%2B-%2Bwith%2B%25C2%25A320%2Bpocket%2Bmoney%2Band%2B2%2Bmonths%2Bfree%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%22761a1110-6b53-4dce-ac38-9c0d1fdf6e2a%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22gohenry%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22564117%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22banking%252Fchildrens-banking%252Fultimate-back-to-school-budget-plan%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--brand luna-button--solid\">Get started<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ukfin_sponsored_article_body has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large\"><h3>Money lessons start with a pencil case<\/h3><p>Getting your kids involved in the whole process can only be a good thing. We\u2019ve spoken about involving them in setting the budget, but what about giving them ownership over certain items? <\/p><p>For example, you could give them a fixed amount so they can buy their own stationery or lunchbox. With GoHenry, you can make instant transfers to their card, so they can buy these things themselves. <\/p><p>And if they do have their eye on a new pencil case or a pair of Kickers, you can encourage them to save towards those extras. In the GoHenry smart money app, kids can set customised savings goals, with a target and a timeline of when they want to reach it. If you want them to stay focused, you can even lock that goal in the app, which means your child isn\u2019t able to withdraw from the goal until you unlock it.  <\/p><p class=\"has-padding-large has-padding-top-medium has-padding-bottom-medium u-color--blue-500 text-center text-xxx-large u-italic u-leading--snug no-margin-bottom\">\u201cGetting your kids involved in the whole process can only be a good thing\u2026 What about giving them ownership over certain items?\u201d<\/p><h3>Don\u2019t panic if you\u2019re not ready<\/h3><p>It can be all too tempting to panic-buy so that you can meet the deadline of the first day of school in September. But I\u2019m going to let you into a little secret\u2026shops are open and sell school items all year round! <\/p><p>Summer can be an expensive time, so don\u2019t feel you need to buy absolutely everything in August. 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Give your child the head start you wish you\u2019d had, with their own smart money app and card. <strong>Get 2 months free plus \u00a320 pocket money with code AFFFDR220.<\/strong><\/p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/savings-accounts\/gohenry-card3monthfree-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Join%2Btoday%2521%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--brand%2Bluna-button--solid%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFSA-PPC%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2217292%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFSA-PPC%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%220a11fe2a-73c8-496f-8a22-6e15e03bfd38%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22GoHenry%2BAccount%2B-%2Bwith%2B%25C2%25A320%2Bpocket%2Bmoney%2Band%2B2%2Bmonths%2Bfree%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%22761a1110-6b53-4dce-ac38-9c0d1fdf6e2a%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22gohenry%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22564117%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22banking%252Fchildrens-banking%252Fultimate-back-to-school-budget-plan%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--brand luna-button--solid\">Join today!<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ukfin_sponsored_article_body has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large text-small\"><p>T&amp;Cs apply. \u00a9 GoHenry Limited. 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