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Parents Urged to Add Eye Tests to Back-to-School Checklist
Families can cut costs on laptops, calculators, clothes, supplies and meals by using trade-ins, rentals, thrift stores and cash-back apps, Achieve says.
- Bayfields Opticians in Cricklade partnered with Cirencester Primary School and Nursery and ZEISS Vision Care to distribute a free children's eye health guide ahead of the new academic year.
- According to the Office for National Statistics, one in five children in the UK have undiagnosed vision conditions affecting their sight. "It goes without saying that vision plays an important role in children's learning and development," said headteacher Maria Miles.
- Families can reduce tech expenses by trading in old tablets or renting graphing calculators, which can cost $100 or more. Sites like Graphtor allow rentals for $38 a semester, potentially saving $25 compared to purchase.
- Thrift stores and clothing swaps offer budget-friendly options, such as building a capsule wardrobe with fewer, higher-quality pieces. Buying supplies like notebooks in bulk or visiting dollar stores further helps parents manage back-to-school costs effectively.
- Weekly meal planning and cash-back apps like Ibotta help families save on grocery costs throughout the school year. Parents can also make the return to school more enjoyable by hosting parties or creating special breakfasts to engage children.
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