Parents are all stocking up on everything their children will need for going back to school, including a LOT of school stationery for kids. And it seems we're all watching our budgets even more closely these days, so we're always on the lookout for deals on school supplies like glue, scissors, binders, rubbers, pencils and pens.
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Luckily, cool stationery sets and packs at great prices that even the fussiest of pupils will love and that fit into any parent's budget, as well as personalised items and label makers, too.
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Helix Ultimate School Set, was £9.44 now £5.99, Amazon
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We've rounded up some of our favourites for school that you can find online including notebooks, personalised pencil cases and everything else in between.
50% OFF: Pritt Stick glue sticks, pack of 5, was £7.99 now £3.99, WHSmith
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So keep scrolling to find the best deals, from excellent Amazon buys to seasonal discounts - like WH Smith's 3 for 2 back to school sale.
The best cheap stationery packs and sets on Amazon
When it comes to stationery kits and sets, you can't go wrong with Amazon – the online retailing giant has some seriously irresistible deals on kids stationery, as well as bulk packs and sets.
Westcott children's scissors with ruler edge, pack of 2, £3.29, Amazon
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Uni-Ball Rollerball Pens pack of 8, was £20 now £11.28, Amazon
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Disney Frozen 2 stationery set, £8.03, Amazon
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Helix Oxford Clash Stationery Set, £13.95, Amazon
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Staedtler pencil 10-pack, was £7.20 now £3.79, Amazon
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Oxford Campus Lined A4 Notebook, pack of 5 assorted colours, £14.62, Amazon
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A4 Binders, pack of 10, £15.10, Amazon
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To put your child's name on all of his or her belongings, you can also pick up Amazon's best-selling label maker.
50% OFF: Dymo label maker, was £28 now £13.39, Amazon
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The best high street school stationery deals
Amazon's not the only place for great back to school deals. From WHSmith to the Disney Store, we've rounded up even more stationery sets and supplies to stock up on now.
WHSmith back to school stationery deals
WHSmith is a great place for school supplies, so check out some of the popular picks below – and make sure to keep an eye on the retailers' special offers!
3 FOR 2: PaperMate ballpoint pens, £4.99, WHSmith
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WH Smith assorted colouring pencils, pack of 36, was £4.49 now £2.24, WHSmith
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Ryman back to school stationery deals
You can also find some great buys on Ryman in the half-price section, where there are hundreds of back to school bargains.
Staedtler Pastel Colouring Pencils 12 Pack, was £4.99 now £4.49, Ryman
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Stabilo pastel highlighters, were £9.99 now £4.79, Ryman
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Pukka Jotta A4 notepad, was £4.99 now £2.49, Ryman
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Disney's back to school 2022 sale deals
Who doesn't love Disney? And you can shop new stationery for your little prince and princess for less in the Disney store sale.
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3 for 2 DEAL: Disney Store The Princess and the Frog Stationery Kit, £16, Disney
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Fun stationery for kids
If you are looking for novelty, there are plenty of stationery sets and bulk packs for kids at retailers that will bring some whimsy to to studies.
Cat highlighters, pack of 6, £4, Paperchase
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Crayon Shaped Erasers, 5 packs of 3, £11, Amazon
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Personalised school supplies
A top trend for 2022 is personalised school supplies – not only do these buys make a unique statement, but they also will get returned to their owner and not get left in lost and found.
Shops like Zazzle and Not on the High Street feature a whole host of custom stationery to shop at a range of price points.
Personalised pencil case, various fonts and colours, £7.99, NotOnTheHighStreet
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Rocket and Fox personalised pencil case, £6.50, Not on the High Street
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Personalised happy hedgehog notebook, £13.75, Zazzle
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