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Back to School UK
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items Whether you are a secondary school, college, 6th form, or university student, this list is for you. Get yourself school ready by picking up the essentials.
Great calculator that should last the duration of secondary and A Level education. The buttons, although plentiful, are clear. The device is easy to use and comes with full guidance small enough to keep in a pencil case.
We opted for this one as it had the solar panel power preventing the need to change the batteries in the the foreseeable and distant future. It has an easy to clip on protective case. The buttons are brightly mared and the screen is large enough to s...
As a first time user of an advanced calculator, my 11-year-old was able to use it with ease from the get-go.
We opted for this one as it had the solar panel power preventing the need to change the batteries in the the foreseeable and distant future. It has an easy to clip on protective case. The buttons are brightly mared and the screen is large enough to s...
As a first time user of an advanced calculator, my 11-year-old was able to use it with ease from the get-go.
Casio fx-991CW Advanced Scientific Calc UK
Students are expected to carry black, blue, and green ballpoint pens as a minimum requirement. The former two for class writing, the latter for editing. In addition, classes may require red for marking.
This is a value for money, does what it says on the tin pen that provides enough spares to get one started on their new school year journey.
The cap features a hole in the top to reduce choking hazards (We all know someone that likes to chew on a lid). The pens glide across the page well and there is little to no smudging during the writing process that aids neat work.
This is a value for money, does what it says on the tin pen that provides enough spares to get one started on their new school year journey.
The cap features a hole in the top to reduce choking hazards (We all know someone that likes to chew on a lid). The pens glide across the page well and there is little to no smudging during the writing process that aids neat work.
Bic Cristal Soft Ballpoint Pens Medium Tip 10
If you're anything like me, you don't hold your pen with your fingers positioned like a tripod. Instead the pen rests between your fingers rubbing callouses into your inner middle finger…but even if you do hold a pen beautifully, the built in grip ma...
Reasonably priced and supplying the 3-4 mandatory coloured required at secondary school, this is a really good,, smudge-proof starter pen pack to start the new school year.
Reasonably priced and supplying the 3-4 mandatory coloured required at secondary school, this is a really good,, smudge-proof starter pen pack to start the new school year.
Cello Assorted Coloured Ballpoint Pens, 12 Pack
Limited space in your pencil case? Want to switch between colours with ease without having to root through a pencil case as large as your dreams? Look no further.
I love this pen for the ease of clicking through for any of the four mandatory colours required for schoolwork. without having to cap and uncap another pen. It works well for switching between writing and editing, and writing (even if the constant sw...
Whilst the original pen comes in blue casing, I like the pearly casing on these ones for the individuality. I can spot my pen a mile away - useful in this case because if someone attempts to nab your writing implement, you really don't want them gett...
I love this pen for the ease of clicking through for any of the four mandatory colours required for schoolwork. without having to cap and uncap another pen. It works well for switching between writing and editing, and writing (even if the constant sw...
Whilst the original pen comes in blue casing, I like the pearly casing on these ones for the individuality. I can spot my pen a mile away - useful in this case because if someone attempts to nab your writing implement, you really don't want them gett...
BIC 4 Colours Pearl Multicoloured Pen 5pk
As a psychology scholar, I am a firm believer in the use of colour (and mind maps) to help with information retention and recall.
This collection of cheap pens available in 10 colours work really well for planning essays and for revision notes. I don't know about you, but even as I carry out my day job, I alternate between different colour pens to write and doodle with. When it...
From the perspective of my child, computing devices are not available for all classes - something about protecting children from the dangers of too much screen time, so he finds it helpful to have plenty of colours to play with.
This collection of cheap pens available in 10 colours work really well for planning essays and for revision notes. I don't know about you, but even as I carry out my day job, I alternate between different colour pens to write and doodle with. When it...
From the perspective of my child, computing devices are not available for all classes - something about protecting children from the dangers of too much screen time, so he finds it helpful to have plenty of colours to play with.
BIC Crystal Multicolour Pen Bag 27 Pack
You have have read about my love of colour in one of my other recommendations so I won't go into too much detail, only to say that the multichoice of colours is a really good way to aid information retention.
I am a sucker for a papermate pen, with the comfortable grip that reduces the callouses between my fingers. he ink from these pens is smooth, smudge proof, and distinct enough from one colour to the next without being hugely standout for use in plann...
And as prices go, they are well priced - a bit higher than your standard Bic pen, but absolutely worth it for that added comfort.
I am a sucker for a papermate pen, with the comfortable grip that reduces the callouses between my fingers. he ink from these pens is smooth, smudge proof, and distinct enough from one colour to the next without being hugely standout for use in plann...
And as prices go, they are well priced - a bit higher than your standard Bic pen, but absolutely worth it for that added comfort.
Paper Mate InkJoy 300RT Black Pens 24ct
It's amazing how many new words we suddenly come across once we hit secondary school. The compact nature of this book makes it easy to carry even on the days when you are weighed down with equipment.
The bold words are easy to locate and I like the little hints and tips it gives you here and then for certain words such as pronunciation, or hints to remind you about the spelling format. The definitions are succinct, and the dictionary is a great c...
The bold words are easy to locate and I like the little hints and tips it gives you here and then for certain words such as pronunciation, or hints to remind you about the spelling format. The definitions are succinct, and the dictionary is a great c...
Oxford English Mini Dictionary
There's not much to say about this piece of kit. It's exactly as described; a steel ruler. I like this one in particular because it can be used with a standard A4 book. Also, I like that it is durable compared to the plastic rulers and that the numbe...
1ABOVE Stainless Steel Ruler 30cm/12in
I have already left notes on the 3cm steel ruler that explain why I prefer the steel over the typical plastic rulers. The usefulness in getting this pair compared to just buying the 30cm ruler is that the 15cm ruler is a better fit for a standard pen...
Stainless Steel Ruler Set 30cm & 15cm
This handy little duo combines a dictionary for the first half of the book and a theasaurus for the second half. It's really useful for kids who struggle with new vocabulary. We use this often, first to look up a definition in the dictionary. If the ...
Oxford Paperback Dictionary & Thesaurus
Pukka is my go to brand for notebads. Whether you use gel or roller ball ink pens, the paper is a premium quality to cope with both and allow you to write double-sided. I recommend these for students heading back to school just for general note-takin...
Pukka Pad, A5 Metallic Jotta Book 3-Pack
Whether you have a son or daughter, this Nike bag is a must have. My child participates in after school sports, but also requires different footwear for different games. Tthis bag is large enough for him to carry two pairs of footwear, shin pads, gumshield, and a boot brush and yeah it is still roomy and could hold a little more.
Well made, and durable. Why risk mud in your school bag when you can contain the dirty footwear separately and in one place?
Well made, and durable. Why risk mud in your school bag when you can contain the dirty footwear separately and in one place?
Nike Boot Bag
Ideal for older students, I really like how this planner has thought of everything. There are the usual diary pages to record day to day events and deadlines, but what makes this planner more useful is the budgeting pages, useful tips, attention to w...
It goes above and beyond to make sure that students who want to keep a manual record can pretty much store everything the need regarding school life in one handy little book.
It goes above and beyond to make sure that students who want to keep a manual record can pretty much store everything the need regarding school life in one handy little book.
The Bloomsbury Student Planner 2026-27
This planner is ideal for kids as young as year 7. It is simple to use without an abundance of tools and resources to lead you astray. The book has space to record day-to-day events.
Available in a range of colours (my fave is purple), this book leaves space to jot your timetable across the entry pages, enter your homework questions, store numbers and generally plot time. We really love the time management pages and the task mana...
Available in a range of colours (my fave is purple), this book leaves space to jot your timetable across the entry pages, enter your homework questions, store numbers and generally plot time. We really love the time management pages and the task mana...
G4GADGET 2026-2027 A4 Week To View Diary
Select from range of colours to suit your personality. This pecil case was a firm favourite for us. Thinking aahead, a clear pencil case is exam proof and prescribed in later years to eradicate cheating.
We liked this case because is had a shae to it rather than just being flat. It fits all the pens we need including biros, highlighters, markers, plus pencils, maths equipment such as a calculator, set squares, protractor, compass. The box shape along...
We liked this case because is had a shae to it rather than just being flat. It fits all the pens we need including biros, highlighters, markers, plus pencils, maths equipment such as a calculator, set squares, protractor, compass. The box shape along...
Clear Pencil Case
Best laptop ever. I personally have one of the earlier models and am planning to upgrade so I have a larger second screen and detachable keyboard. But…even the simpler models are amazing. Doing my masters, I would often have Netflix open in the botto...
It's fast, powerful, lightweight, transportable, and everyone is in awe of it. Has absolutely everything you need to survive the whole of secondary school, or your entire A Level/University journey.
I love how stylish it is and how you can use the screens as one continuous window or break them up into various sizes. My current model allows me to have 7 applications showing at once but newer devices show more. Probably my all time fave recommenda...
It's fast, powerful, lightweight, transportable, and everyone is in awe of it. Has absolutely everything you need to survive the whole of secondary school, or your entire A Level/University journey.
I love how stylish it is and how you can use the screens as one continuous window or break them up into various sizes. My current model allows me to have 7 applications showing at once but newer devices show more. Probably my all time fave recommenda...
Zenbook Duo - All Models｜Laptops For Home
I love me a pukka pad because I think the quality is great and it comes at a pretty fair price for the three-pack. I like the A4 size for large scale mind maps and revision notes.
the spiral binding is perfect for flipping the page quickly and continuing notation like when you're in class or a virtual meeting.
the spiral binding is perfect for flipping the page quickly and continuing notation like when you're in class or a virtual meeting.
Pukka Pad, A4 Metallic Jotta Book 3 Pack
If you are anything like me and find notetaking and recall better with colour, this set is for you. It comes in a range of colours and includes a Pencil Case, Notebook, 12 Pastel Highlighters, 6 Colour Pens, 5 Black Pens, 6 Mechanical Pencils, rulers...
This set puts you ahead of the curve in being ready for revision, and also for prepping notes for the future. My English texts are full of these little tabs, that represent different themes or ideas and enable quick page finding in my open book exams...
This set puts you ahead of the curve in being ready for revision, and also for prepping notes for the future. My English texts are full of these little tabs, that represent different themes or ideas and enable quick page finding in my open book exams...
YIBONIKA 80 PCS Aesthetic Stationery Supplies
Don't tear up the page and restart that assignment because you made an error in ink, and don't leave unsightly crossing out.
With this white out tape, provided you are using white paper, you can roll over the error and rewrite in the spot immediately. A swift solution to eradicate your written mistakes.
With this white out tape, provided you are using white paper, you can roll over the error and rewrite in the spot immediately. A swift solution to eradicate your written mistakes.
16 Pcs Correction Tape Set 12m x 5mm