Getting ready for the new school year? From school uniform and stationery to everything your little one needs in their school bag, this simple primary school back to school checklist will help make getting ready for the first day a little easier.
Use our back to school checklist UK guide to make sure you've got all the primary school essentials covered and don't miss out on up to 40% off back to school essentials.Ā
š School Bag & Lunch Essentials
These are the everyday essentials your child is likely to need for school:
- School backpack
- Lunch box
- Stainless steel water bottle
- Snack pot
- Food flask
- Reusable cutlery
- Insulated lunch bag
- Book bag
- PE bag
- Homework folder
āļø Primary School Stationery Checklist
Your child's school may provide some stationery, so check their school list before buying anything.
- Pencil case
- Pencils
- Pens
- Coloured pencils
- Felt tip pens
- Pencil sharpener
- Eraser
- Ruler
- Glue stick
- Child-safe scissors
š Primary School Uniform Checklist
Get their school uniform ready before the first day to make those early mornings easier.
- School shirts
- Trousers, shorts, skirt or pinafore
- School jumper or cardigan
- School blazer, if required
- School tie, if required
- School socks or tights
- School shoes
- School coat
- PE kit
- PE trainers
- Name labels
š Other Primary School Essentials
There are a few other things worth having ready for the new school year:
- Reading book
- Book bag
- Homework folder
- School letters or forms
- Any school-specific equipment
š¦ļø Extra Essentials for Little Ones
The British weather can be unpredictable, so don't forget:
- Waterproof school coat
- Spare clothes
- Sun hat
- Tissues
- Hand sanitiser
š What to Pack in a Primary School Backpack
Not sure what to pack in a school bag? For younger children, it's best to keep their backpack simple and only pack what they actually need that day.
- Lunch box
- Water bottle
- Snack pot
- Reading book
- Book bag
- Homework folder
- Pencil case
- PE kit, if needed
- Spare clothes, if needed
Top tip: Check your child's timetable and school requirements before packing their school bag. A lighter backpack is much easier for little shoulders to carry!
š·ļø Don't Forget to Personalise Their School Essentials
With dozens of school bags, lunch boxes and water bottles in the same classroom, personalised school essentials can make it much easier for your child's belongings to stand out.
Add their name to their school lunch box or water bottle, or personalise their backpack with a fun accessory they'll love.
ā Primary School Back to School Checklist
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- PE kit āļø
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- Personalised school essentials āļø
Everything packed and ready for a brilliant first day!