Already looking ahead to back-to-school season? We've got you!
There’s no need to stress - we have all the essentials you're looking for (and more) all in one place. Whether they’re starting their first school year or heading back for another, shop everything from uniform staples and shoes to must-have stationery and sportswear.
Termtime staples
Swap swimsuits for school shirts as summer winds down. At White Rose, you’ll find great schoolwear that blends comfort, durability, and style, ready for classroom learning and playround adventures. Shop high-quality staples from trusted retailers like M&S, Next and New Look. Choose from adorable dresses, smart trousers, and timeless polos, along with accessories and PE kits to top off their school-ready style.
Plus, look out for 20% off M&S school uniform from the 7th July to top up on all the essentials – for less!
Stationery must-haves
Whether they’re revising for exams or just getting creative, explore stationery essentials to keep them inspired and organised. Let your child’s imagination run wild at Smiggle, with a colourful collection of fun and quirky supplies. Need the basics? Head to Flying Tiger for study-ready must-haves, stock up highlighters, pens, notebooks and more at T G Jones, and pop into Waterstones where the kiddos can discover their new favourite authors and shop vibrant pens, cute erasers and sleek notebooks from Legami.
Stride into school
Whatever their school day holds, racing to class, break time fun, or the walk home, finding the right shoes makes all the difference to day-long comfort and confidence. Discover a variety of school-approved styles, from on-trend loafers and brogues at Clarks to comfy-meets-cool black trainers at Deichmann and schuh kids.
Ready to play
Football, hockey, gymnastics, rugby… whichever sport they’re into you’ll want to make sure their PE kit is stocked with comfortable, stylish and hardwearing essentials that can handle being washed repeatedly. You’ll find on-trend trainers and water bottles at Footaslyum, as well as roomy school bags, branded swimwear and tracksuits at Sports Direct, and all-important essentials like crew socks and training shorts starting from as little as £5 at JD.
Make a day of it
And, once the essentials are ticked off the list, why not turn your back-to-school shopping trip into a family adventure? Catch a film at Cineworld, hit the outdoor play area to let off some steam, get competitive at Volcano Falls with a game of adventure golf, work together to solve the themed rooms at The Escapologist, challenge the team to a game of Ten Pin or shuffleboard at King Pins, and then refuel with a family meal at Nando’s. There's something for everyone.
