It's that time of year when parents will be looking to buy school uniform for their children in preparation of the new term.
But with the rising costs of living affecting families across the country, new school uniform can add to the financial struggles people are facing. From shirts, blouses, skirts and trousers to PE kit, costs can really start to add up.
To help parents, we asked all seven local authorities in the North East whether they are providing any grants to families and what support is available towards the cost of uniforms. We have provided their responses below.
