Let’s get the kids ready to go back to school
Time flies when you’re having fun and although you might not want to think about it, the return to school is around the corner. So, why not stay ahead of the game and get organised now? You’ll thank us later. To help you get started, we’ve created this handy back-to-school checklist. Simply hit download below, print it out and start ticking things off.
We’ve also picked out a few of our favourite products to make your back-to-school shopping a little bit easier, and you’ll find them all in our Back to School shop.
OUR BACK TO SCHOOL TOP PICKS
M&S Boys Regular Fit Easy to Iron Shirts, from £10
This regular fit, long-sleeve school shirt comes in a helpful 3-pack with timesaving Easy to Iron technology. Perfect tucked into black or grey trousers.
M&S Boys Regular Leg Trousers 2 Pack, from £10
These school trousers are Crease Resistant and come with Stain and Weather Repellent technology, to keep wrinkles away and school uniforms looking smart all day long, whatever the weather.
Peppa Pig Perfect Day Rectangular Lunch Bag, £10.99
Get kids ready for school with this fun, colourful Peppa Pig lunch cooler bag which comes with a large insulated compartment to keep food fresh. You’ll also find a name label insert at the bottom of the bag for easy labelling.
STABILO Boss Highlighters, £3.99
Get the original highlighter in a wallet of four vibrant, long lasting colours. Contains fast drying ink and the chisel tip provides 2 line widths. With water-based ink and a long cap off time of up to four hours, it’s perfect for school days.
M&S Girls Regular Fit Easy to Iron Blouses, from £10
Go for a smart and stress-free school look with this 3-pack of shirts featuring smart collars and button-down closures. Forget having to spend hours ironing with the ‘Easy to Iron’ technology.
M&S Girls Cotton Rich Knitted Pinafore, from £10
For simple style and effortless comfort, this cotton-rich school pinafore will keep kids happy all day long. It’s great for year-round wear and is the perfect choice for kids who like to stay active on the playground or just extra comfortable in the classroom.
M&S Dinosaur School Backpack Aqua, £16
Send them off to school in style with this dinosaur-print backpack. It comes with padded shoulder straps and back, ensuring it’s comfortable to wear. It also has a zip opening and includes a handy name and class label on the inside.
Bic Biro Cristal Ballpoint Pens Assorted Colours, £1.89
A new twist on a timeless classic, the BIC Cristal Fun pen comes in a cocktail of four vibrant colours including pink, purple, turquoise and lime. Writing has never been so full of life and colour.
Back to School recipes
Need some lunchbox inspiration? Then check out these ideas for school lunches and snacks in our back-to-school recipe collection.
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