A PRIMARY school in Little Neston has launched a 'pre-loved' initiative to help families in the current cost-of-living crisis. 

St Winefride’s Catholic Primary School launched their 'Pre-loved by St Winefride’s' clothing rail on Wednesday (February 15).

The idea for 'Pre-loved by St Winefride's' was sparked by the need to recycle and re-use items of clothing to help the environment and promote eco-awareness.

Lots of good quality school uniform is left at lost property and not claimed, which the school thought was a waste.

The school has given these items, plus donated garments that families have outgrown, a new lease of life and created their own in-house vintage brand.

Also, due to the cost of living crisis, families are looking to keep costs down but not compromise on quality.

"Pre-loved by St Winefride's" is a unique opportunity to teach the children about recycling and making more thoughtful choices to help our planet, but also have positive financial benefits to the whole community.

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'We believe in working together for each other'

Mrs Davies, headteacher at St Winefride’s Catholic Primary School, said: "The cost of uniform can be very expensive, especially as children grow out of their uniform before it reaches the end of its life.

"Ultimately, our preloved uniform allows parents to take/purchase gently used uniform for free or if donating, for a fraction of the price, helping all families. Further to this, it also promotes a positive eco-friendly culture of contributing and reusing which I feel is of paramount importance.

"We are a strong school community and believe in working together for each other."