News — Back to School Shop

 

The new school year will be here before you know it, so although the kids may still be on their summer holidays, there’s no time like the present to start getting them kitted out ready to start their new adventure.

Walk the Walk

One of the trickiest back to school purchases is shoes. What they like may be very different from what they’re actually allowed to wear to school, so we’ve handpicked our favourite shoes and trainers that are both stylish AND suitable. Now all you need to do is get their feet measured to see how much they’ve grown over summer!

Clarks – Scala Step Youth Black Leather – £46

Deichmann – Graceland Teen Girl Black Tassel Loafers – £17.99

Shoe Zone – Lilley Girls Black Easy Fasten Shoe with Bow – £14.99

AG Meek – Skechers Microspec Max Shoe – £34.99

Sports Direct – NIKE Star Runner 2 Big Kids’ Running Shoe – £32.99

Look the Part

No matter how big or small your children are, school uniform shopping will always be one of the busiest days of the summer holidays. Uniforms are great for uniting pupils, but it’s important for them to maintain their own style. So whilst the basics may be straightforward to buy, the finishing touches such as coats and bags need that extra bit of thought put in. Our stores have lots of styles for the littles ones to choose from!

Matalan – Kids 2 Pack Red School Polo Shirts (3-16yrs) – £3 – £5

Asda – Girls Grey Drop Waist Pleat School Pinafore Dress 2 Pack – £9

Peacocks – Girls Grey Bi-Stretch School Trousers – £7

New Look – Boys Black Hooded Puffer Jacket – £19.99

River Island – Girls black RI nylon quilted backpack – £25

JD – Nike Elemental Backpack – £25

Pretty Miss – Branded school uniforms – £ Various prices

Spice Up Your Stationery

Stationery may be a requirement, but it’s also the most enjoyable part of back to school shopping! From pencil cases and notebooks to pens and desk equipment, the choices are endless! Whether they like to make a statement or keep things simple, there’s something for children of all ages to choose from.

Smiggle – Fashion Stationery Kit – £19

Smiggle – Glitter Marker Pack X10 – £11.50

Whsmith – B5 Pastel Project Book – £6.99

Whsmith – Games Controller Black Neoprene Pencil Case – £5.99

Wilko – Casio Electronic Calculator MX8B – £6

Lunchtime Essentials

And finally the part of the school day that everyone looks forward to, lunchtime! Like stationery, lunch boxes and water bottles are one of the most important decisions the kids have to make before going back to school. It’s time to let their creativity shine.

House of Fraser – YES STUDIO Bottle – £4 (WAS £18)

Smiggle – Beyond Happy Medium Bento Lunchbox – £25

Doodlebug – Nine Lives Lunch Bag – £4.95