Back to School

School Shoes
If you are looking for a good sturdy pair of school shoes Kickers have a new back to school range for boys and girls from nursery age up to teens. Sizes start at 22/5.

Sistema Lunch Bag
This insulated lunch bag alone keeps packed lunches deliciously cool and unsquashed, with plenty of room for spares or some extra treats! From GLTC

EZ Freeze Lunch Boxes (Set of 3)
This is such a cool idea (sorry). Each box comes with a freezeable component which doubles up as the ice pack, so you just pop it in the freezer and replace it when you're ready to go. From GLTC.

If you have a child going into year 6 in September who is taking the Eleven Plus you probably know that preparation is everything. A child who knows what to expect will be more relaxed in the exam, which can only improve their chances of passing. Amazon.co.uk have a good selection of 11+ practice papers for Maths, English, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning.

Casio FX-570 ES Natural Display Scientific Calculator
Computors may be becoming more an more prevalent in the classroom, but for maths your child still needs a Calculator. At under £16 this calculator has all the mathematical functions that your child will need up to A level and beyond. From Amazon.co.uk

Study Desk Set
Exclusive to GLTC and designed for older children, the bureau section is dewsigned to leave the writing area clutter free. The swivel chair is height adjustable, with a shaped back and integral seat pad and castors to help your child sit comfortably and correctly. From GLTC.

This Dr Who Gymbag is seriously cool, featuring a picture of the Doctor's arch-nemesis, the Daleks. Great for PE kit, trainers or swimming gear, this should go down well with any little Doctor Who fan. From Amazon.co.uk and Play.com.

Give your children a head start with their foreign language skills with French for Beginners - an internet linked book from Usbourne which includes an audio CD, workbook, sticker dictionary and 120 stickers and 50 flashcards for learning key words. Also available for German and Spanish, it can be found at Amazon.co.uk.

Fractions Tower Cubes
Literally get to grips with fractions!! These innovative interlocking cubes enable kids to learn mathematical concepts in a truly 'hands on' way. Set includes activity guide. From GLTC and Amazon.co.uk.

Nametapes
Sewn in woven name tapes or iron-on name tapes mean that your kids should get their own jumper back if it goes astray. From Get it Taped