THE COUNTDOWN TO SCHOOL STARTS HERE

Make starting school stress free

Think ease, think comfort, think smart. Our uniform features time-saving innovations from easy-iron shirts to permanent-pleat skirts. There are also lots of helpful details such as Velcro fastenings on shirts, which are great for young children who might otherwise struggle to do their buttons up.

Something that saves a lot of time and stress down the line is getting everything labelled properly. Whether you sew or iron it’s a simple way to avoid confusion.

Top tip: “My top stress-busting tip for girls is patent shoes,” says Laura Craik, columnist and mum to Violet, 12 and Eliza, 8. “They never need to be cleaned! A quick once-over with a baby wipe, and they’re good to go. Patent shoes always look shiny and perky – which is how you’ll feel too, once you realise how many hours you’ve shaved off the morning routine by not needing to polish them.”