Parents who have left the school uniform shop until the last minute can still get essentials delivered in time, with next day delivery options and prices starting from just £7.
From polo shirts and trousers to pinafores and skirts, the list of items children need before returning to the classroom is long. Several retailers offer next day delivery so orders arrive in time to be labelled and laundered before school starts.
Polo shirts and trousers
A pack of three Khim polo shirts costs £12.89 on Amazon and is a bestseller. The shirts come in a wide range of colours to match most school uniform policies.
School trousers are available in sets of two, reduced from £13 to £9.50, in grey, charcoal, navy and black, for ages 4-14. On the high street, Marks & Spencer offers next day delivery or click & collect.
Skirts, pinafores and knitwear
For girls, a pinafore dress costs from £8, while a permanent pleat school skirt starts at £7, which removes the need for night-before ironing. These styles are available from Marks & Spencer.
F&F at Tesco offers two unisex sweatshirts for £4 or two cardigans for £7, suitable for colder weather. Orders placed before 8pm can arrive as quickly as the next day for £5.50.
Shoes and delivery deals
Clarks is offering a buy two, get a third for half price deal on school shoes. The boys Feather shine shoes start from £29 and have two velcro straps, while the girls Dance Beam Mary Jane shoes start from £25 with a cross-foot strap.
The brand also provides free delivery on purchases over £50 and has next day delivery options for last minute buys.
