Back to School with B&M

21 July 2026

The countdown to the new school term is on!

Whether your little one is heading into the classroom for the very first time or gearing up for another exciting year, having the right essentials can make all the difference.

From colourful stationery and practical lunchboxes to comfortable backpacks, and must-have accessories, we've got everything you need to get them ready for the new school year ahead.

In this guide, we've rounded up our top back to school stationery picks to help you make preparation simple, affordable, and stress-free. So, whether you're ticking off a checklist or looking for a few fun extras to get them excited for the new term, they'll find plenty of inspiration to help them start the school year organised, confident, and ready to learn!

Stationery Essentials

No school year is complete without the right stationery essentials, and at B&M you'll find everything students need to stay organised, creative, and classroom-ready for the new school year.

For everyday writing tasks, stock up on dependable and long-lasting favourites including Paper Mate Ink Joy Ball Point Pens, Bic Cristal Original Pens, Zebra Z Grip Pens, and so much more. Whether it's taking notes in class, completing homework, or tackling revision, these trusted essentials will see them through the year.

For note taking and revision sessions, a set of highlighters is essential for colour-coding key topics, highlighting important information, and making study notes easier to digest. Pair them with sticky notes and page markers to keep textbooks, planners, and revision guides organised.

And don't forget the pencil case necessities! Sharpeners, erasers, and math sets are must-haves for every school day, helping students stay prepared for everything from quick corrections to geometry lessons.

Packed for the Day

Make sure they're packed, prepared, and ready for whatever the school day brings with our fantastic range of backpacks, lunch bags, bottles, and pencil cases. Whether they're starting primary school, heading into secondary school, or returning for another successful year, B&M has everyday essentials to help them leave the house fully equipped from the morning bell to home time.

Choose from practical and stylish backpacks featuring popular characters and colourful designs, with plenty of room for books, stationery, PE kits, snacks, and school essentials. Take your favourite character to school with you in the form of a Paw Patrol or Bluey Backpack, or step into the new term in style with an animal print backpack, or quilted floral backpack.

When it comes to breaktime, our range of lunch bags and bottles helps to keep food and drinks fresh for longer throughout the school day. Choose from fun character-themed designs including Disney Stitch lunch bag, or a Minecraft lunch bag, perfect for adding a personal touch to lunchtime while making it easier for children to spot belongings.

With insulated material to help maintain freshness, they'll be ready to refuel and recharge between lessons. Don't forget to check out our fun and stylish water bottles & drinking flasks, so kids can stay hydrated while they learn!

B&M Top Tip: Get all the basics with a kids' bag set, available in multiple designs including: Disney Stitch, Wicked, SpongeBob SquarePants, Monster High, Bluey, and more!

Keep it Kawaii

Cute, practical, and full of personality.

For students who love all things cute, colourful, and character-inspired, give your stationery a stand-out vibe and make studying extra-adorable! From fluffy pens to adorable accessories, these fun designs bring extra personality to everyday school activities.

Add a touch of charm to your pencil case with a kawaii pompom pen, or keep stationery organised in a cute foodie pencil case, complete with an adorable food-inspired design that's almost too good to eat - perfect for adding a playful twist to desks and school bags alike.

Fans of popular kawaii characters will love the Cinnamoroll Bumper Stationery Set, alongside an irresistible range of Hello Kitty, Kuromi, and Squishmallows stationery.

Featuring everything from notebooks and pens, to pencil cases and stationery sets, these character favourites make note-taking, homework, and revision a little bit more enjoyable.

Notes

For jotting down homework, organising revision notes, or planning a busy school week, having the right notebook can make all the difference. Our back to school range is packed with paper essentials designed to help students stay organised, focused, and prepared throughout the new school term.

Start with a refill pad, a classroom staple that's perfect for everyday notetaking, coursework, and revision. Designed to fit neatly into ring binders and lever arch folders, they're an easy way to keep subjects organised and notes stored in one place.

Another must-have is a project book, ideal for students juggling multiple subjects. With separate sections for different classes, project books make it easy to compartmentalise notes, keep coursework organised, and avoid carrying multiple notebooks throughout the day.

Organisers and planners are another essential for busy students managing multiple classes, homework assignments, and deadlines. Whether they're tracking coursework, exam preparation, or after school activities, an organiser can help keep everything on schedule and reduce the stress of a packed term.

For everyday writing, brainstorming, and creative thinking, you can't go wrong with a classic notebook. Available in a variety of colours, styles, and sizes, they're perfect for everything from classroom notes and revision summaries to doodles and daily to-do lists.

Whatever their learning style, B&M has all of the organisational essentials needed to help students stay on top of their studies and start the new school year with confidence.

B&M Top Tip: For those with upcoming exams and coursework, make your revising easier and more efficient with a set of Pukka Record Cards 100pk, or Bright & Write Study Cards 50pk.

Study in Style

Who says school supplies must be boring? This year, it's all about combining practicality with personality, and our collection of stylish fashion stationery is packed with on-trend designs that make staying organised look good.

From soft pastels and playful scallop details to bold checkerboard prints, colourful stripes, and eye-catching vapourwave-inspired patterns, these are the school essentials students will be excited to show off.

A magnetic whiteboard planner is perfect for mapping out homework, revision sessions, and after-school activities, while coordinating notebooks and journals make notetaking feel a little more inspiring.

Designed to look just as good on your desk as they do in your school bag, these trend-led stationery picks prove that organisation doesn't have to be plain. Mix and match patterns, colours, and styles to create a stationery collection that's a unique as you are.

Get set for a new adventure with the Toy Story 5 backpack, perfect for carrying books, stationery, and everyday essentials in style. Fans of the hit K-Pop Demon Hunters phenomenon can stock up on matching school must-haves, including the K-Pop Demon Hunters Bumper Stationery Set, Huntrixx notebooks, and pencil cases that bring a pop-inspired edge to every lesson.

Character favourites continue to be a huge hit, with the adorable Lilo & Stitch Lockable Notebook offering a fun and secure place to store notes, thoughts, and doodles, while our collection of Minecraft stationery is perfect for gamers who want to bring a little creativity from the virtual world into the classroom.

Whether they're into gaming, music, movies, or loveable animated characters, you'll find plenty of on-trend stationery, bags, and accessories to match their interests. From notebooks and pencil cases to backpacks and stationery sets, these popular picks make heading back to school even more exciting.

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