Back To School Checklist & Supplies For 2022

Get super organised with our back to school checklists and school supply buying guides.

Don’t forget to check with your school exactly what kit is needed from the school’s website.

Back To Primary School Checklist

Primary School Uniform

Primary School Extras

Primary School P.E. Kit

Primary School Stationery

See our school stationery checklist with the best products for Key Stage 1 to 4.

  • Pencil Case
  • Handwriting Pen
  • Pencil
  • Ruler
  • Eraser
  • Colouring Pencils

Parents:

  • Fabric Pen
  • Name Labels

Back To Secondary School Checklist

Secondary School Uniform

Secondary School Extras

Secondary School P.E. Kit

Secondary School Stationery

See our school stationery checklist with the best products for Key Stage 1 to 4.

  • Fountain Pen
  • Handwriting Pen
  • Ink Eraser / Correction Fluid
  • Eraser
  • Pencil
  • 30 cm Ruler
  • Pencil Case
  • Highlighters
  • Colouring Pencils / Pens
  • Glue Stick
  • Scientific Calculator
  • Maths Set

Parents:

  • Fabric Pen
  • Name Labels

Best School Supplies

Here are links and top picks for our school supply buying guides.

Kids Water Bottles

Our Top Picks


Kids Lunch Boxes

Our Top Picks


School Bags

Our Top Picks

See my other top picks for the best school bags.


School Stationery Checklist

See my top picks for the best school stationery.


Girls School Shoes

Our Top Pick

My favourites are the Start-rite Girls Angry Angels Matilda Brogues as they are super stylish, classic and made of soft leather which is comfortable for kids feet. Both my daughters have worn these exact school shoes at one time or another! Make sure your child can do their own shoelaces if you decide on these ones!

See my other top picks for girls school shoes.


Boys School Shoes

Our Top Pick

My favourites are the Kickers Kick Lo Vel Kid's School Shoes as they are super stylish, designed to promote healthy feet and ideal for a smart but practical boys school shoe. I also like the velcro fastening for easy dressing.

See my other top picks for boys school shoes.


Clarks Girls School Shoes

Our Top Pick

My favourites are the Clarks Scala Lace Youth Black Leather as they are super stylish, classic and made of soft leather which is comfortable for kids feet. Both of my daughters have worn these school shoes at one time or another! Make sure your child can do their own shoelaces if you decide on these ones!

See my other top picks for Clarks girls school shoes.


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