A mum has justified why she has spent £250 on each of her child's uniforms before September.
Sarah Mennell has said she doesn't mind the cost of the uniforms because they are "investment in her children's education".
She also believes that it will give her children pride and "a push" at school, Hull Live reports.
Ms. Mennell was speaking following a campaign to reduce the cost of uniforms to make it "poverty proof."
Her eldest daughter Tiamarie joined Kingswood Academy in Hull last year and her eldest son, Jackdaniel, joins this September.
Having purchased their full branded uniforms, including PE kits, the mum has spent more than £250 each.
Mrs Mennell, also mum to Sydney, ten, Princess, six, and Albert, four, said: "I personally think the price is reasonable.
"The full Kingswood uniform with rugby tops, shorts, tracksuit, rugby socks, ties and all shoes are around £250 in total.
"It’s a investment in their education. If the kids feel smart and look smart it really helps them and it helps them fit in."
The uniform campaign has gained support from parents who urge schools to cut the cost of uniform by removing the requirement to use branded, more expensive items.
"The children wear this uniform for nearly seven hours a day. The quality is better than cheaper brands and my daughter's looks as good as it did a year ago.
"Having the whole school uniform really gives them a push and makes them feel proud. My daughter has 100 per cent attendance for the time in her first year at secondary school.
"Usually she has the odd day off in primary school, but no, she has to attend and keep her 100 per cent. This is not us making her go, even when she might be a little off she literally never wants to miss a day’s education.
"She is up at 6.30am, school uniform on and is dressed. As soon as she home she in her non uniform and folds it up and hangs it herself because she’s proud to wear it. Where my kids usually sling it in the floor the value of the uniform teaches them respect.
"I could have probably got it cheaper buying cheaper trousers and shirts shoes but the quality is not as good. I would rather pay that little bit more and get decent comfy quality items once then buying them all again every three to four months."
At Kingswood Academy, the blazer, tie, jumper, skirt and PE kit must be purchased at the school.
Parents have the option to purchase trousers elsewhere but parents are warned even where shops describe uniform as "school wear", the clothes may not meet the school's policy.
Mrs Mennell said the price is fair due to the quality of the clothes, and said her daughter's lasted all year during her first year at the school.
She said: "I think you pay for what you get, if you want cheaper uniforms you will get cheaper made uniforms that won’t last. The quality and design is much better then cheaper options from supermarkets
"I think the price of the uniforms are fair because if you break it down over the year you spend around the same as cheaper uniforms.
"Tiamarie used to go though trousers and shirts and shoes every three months when we got them from supermarkets, but the Kingswood uniform has lasted all year and her shoes are spotless."
Mrs Mennell says she budgets so she is able to afford it and even has uniform accounts for her children.
She said: "£250 is a investment and is easy if you save a little each time. I usually just save up a few pounds from a shop so any loose change goes into the money jar then in bank
Students at Kingswood Academy must be in perfect uniform at all times, from leaving their home in the morning, until they return home.
"The kids have all their own accounts and debit cards so it teaches them value of money. My kids know what things cost and what you need to do to get it.
"So the kids are usually the first to say 'save it', especially if someone gives them a £1 it goes straight into their accounts.
"It’s just been organised and prepared and every little saving does help. I got my uniforms now so that I don’t have to worry over summer, just budget and spread it out. We all know kids are going to need uniforms, we all know the start dates so give yourself a target to reach."
