Avoid last minute panic buying by sticking to the list of essentials for back-to-school shopping.

Uniform

4-5 shirts/polo shirts
3 trousers/skirts
1-2 Jumpers/cardigans
Tie (if required)
Blazer (if required)
Waterproof coat
Coat
Shoes
Socks
Hat and gloves

PE

PE/Gym Bag
T Shirt
Shorts
Plimsoles/Indoor trainers (depending on school/age)
Trainers (possibly a pair for astroturf)
Sports socks
Swimming kit

School Bag

Bag/Book bag (depending on school/age)
Pencil case
Pencils
Pens
Erasers
Pencil Sharpener
Ruler
Coloured pencils
Geometry/maths set
Calculator (depending on age)
Notebooks (depending on age)
Folders (depending on age)
Diary (depending on age)
Water bottle
Lunch Box

Other items

Name labels
Music bag/musical instruments
Glue (for home/homework)
Scissors (for home/homework)
Paper (for home/homework)
Reference books (dictionary, encyclopedia)