Home > Kids > School Age > Get Ahead With Next And Shop TMC’s Favourite ‘Back to School’ Items Post author By The Mum Club Post date 1 August 2022 Get Ahead With Next And Shop TMC’s Favourite ‘Back to School’ Items The Mum Club1 August 2022 CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NEXT It feels crazy to be thinking about going ‘Back to School’ already. But all Mums know that summer holidays = CHAOS, and before we can say ‘Where’s the bottle opener?’, we’re shopping for shirts and skirts, realising nothing is left. So, to remove the stress and ensure you get the items you want, we’ve teamed up with Next to bring you our ultimate ‘Back to School’ items. From the prettiest pinafore to the coolest trainers they’ve got the lot. The TMC team shows you their favourite picks to make life a little easier… Lauren Webber Co-Founder & Editor Being prepared is the only way I can function. A one stop shop to get everything ordered as summer breaks up stops me from going into meltdown during the Summer months, as I juggle childcare and work. In Lauren’s Basket… White 5 Pack Long Sleeve Formal Shirts (3-17yrs) Next £24-£33 3 Pack Cotton Rich School Tights Next £10.50-£15 Black Patent Mary Jane Shoes Next £22-£28 Flexiseal Goggles Speedo® £18 Asymmetric Pinafore (3-14yrs) Next £10-£15 School Drawstring Bag with Zip Pocket Next £8 Monogram Notebook Next £5 Kids Blue Drinking Bottle Cath Kidston £10 Jessica Lawes Co-Founder & Head of Brand Parternships My youngest twin boys start school this September. So my school admin will double! I have no other choice then to bulk buy well in advance so that we are ready to go and all four of my kids have everything they need. In Jessica’s Basket… Spiderman Backpack Next £14 White 5 Pack Short Sleeve Shirts Next £20-£34 Black School Leather Triple Strap Shoes Next £22-£28 Condivo 22 Winter Jacket Adidas £75 School Formal Straight Trousers (3-17yrs) Next £8-£12 Elastic Lace Trainers Next £21-£31 Blue Established Pencil Case Tommy Hilfiger £23 Oversized Short Sleeved Towelling Poncho Next £20-£26 Luzaan Shaw Editorial Assistant I find it amazing how quickly my girls’ clothes disappear! Just when I think I’m organised enough by buying bigger sizes, lasting them a few years, something usually needs replacing. In Luzaan’s Basket… 2 Pack Cycle Shorts (3-16yrs) Next £5-£10 Metal Water Bottle Hype £15 Short Sleeve Shirts (3-17yrs) Next £20-£34 2 Pack Pleat Skirts (3-16yrs) Next £12-22 Waterproof Longline Cagoule (3-16yrs) Next £30-£36 Personalised Cooler Lunch Bag Treat Republic £30 Dinosaur Sole Shoes Clarks £42 5 Pack Gingham Ankle Socks Next £9-£10 Jessica Aanensen Franchise Co-ordinator When you first get through the uniform list it can be so overwhelming. I’m just thankful that times have changed since I was younger and I no longer have to drag my kids around the shops to get everything they need. In Jessica’s Basket Gingham School Playsuit (3-14yrs) Next £8-£11 Black Plimsolls Next £5-£8 Hair Accessories Set Next £14 Knitted V-Neck School Jumper (3-18yrs) Next £8-£15 Cuffed Joggers (3-17yrs) Next £8-£13 Personalised Pencil Case The Print Press £!2 Mirage Double Decker Lunchbox Smiggle £18.50 Mirage Drink Bottle Smiggle £10 The Mum Club1 August 2022 ← 12 Films And TV Shows That Portray Modern Motherhood Brilliantly. → TMC Family Recipe Of The Week: Stuffed Red Peppers