It's almost time to go back to school and with September fast approaching, our guest editor Giovanna Fletcher has created the ultimate shopping guide. From the best uniform buys to colourful pencil cases, novelty stationery to homeschooling must-haves, the mum-of-three is taking the new term in her stride!
Not sure where to start? Follow Giovanna's list and tick off each classroom essential as you go – happy shopping!
SHOP: 22 best deals on school stationery sets so you can stock up at home right now
WATCH: Giovanna Fletcher guest-edits our Back to School digital issue
A cute idea to kick things off...
Back to School Photo Booth Frame, £12.99, Amazon
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Giovanna Fletcher's top 10 back to school essentials:
Toddler Nike Court Black Strap Trainers, £22.99, Deichmann
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Clarks Children's Etch Craft Mary Jane School Shoes, £40, John Lewis
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M&S White Cotton Polo Shirts (3 Pack, 4-14 Years), £7, Ocado
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M&S Grey Boys Skinny Leg School Trousers (4-14 Years), £11, Ocado
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M&S Navy Girls Crease Resistant School Skirts (6-13 Years), £10, Ocado
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Positive Worded 12 Jumbo Colouring Pencils Tube & Sticker Art Pack, £9.95, Stib
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Roarsome Dinosaurs Pencil Case, £6.50, Sass & Belle
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Safari A4 Sketch Pad, £6, Sass & Belle
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Unicorn Lunch Bag, £14.95, Joules
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Personalised Dinosaur Backpack, £14.99, Very
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Giovanna Fletcher's best back to school accessories:
Shelby the Shark Wooden Pen, £4.50, Sass & Belle
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Pastel Gel Pens (Pack of 8), £7.50, John Lewis
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Tinc Macaroon Erasers (Set of 6), £4, John Lewis
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Helix Oxford Splash Stationery Set, £14.50, Amazon
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Casio FX-83GTX Pink Scientific Calculator, £14.99, Argos
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Giovanna Fletcher's homeschool edit:
Mum Mug, £8, Cath Kidston
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Grimm's Rainbow Toy (6 Piece), £24.95, Scandiborn
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Hop & Count Hopscotch Rug, $37.79, Melissa and Doug
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Melissa & Doug Band-in-a-Box, £21.60, Amazon
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Caterpillar Xylophone, $14.99, Melissa and Doug
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Orboot Earth Interactive AR Globe, £44.99, PlayShifu
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