A new school year is just around the corner, and whether you’re preparing for a child’s very first day or gearing up for another busy September, The Glades has everything you need to make back-to-school shopping a breeze.

Uniforms & Everyday Essentials

Build the perfect school wardrobe with everyday basics that are comfortable, practical and ready for the classroom. From polo shirts and trousers to cosy knitwear, socks and tights, you’ll find everything you need at:

• Marks & Spencer
• H&M
• Zara
• New Look

Don’t forget those everyday essentials that always seem to disappear during term time. Boots and Superdrug are also great for toiletries, tissues, hand sanitiser and other school bag must-haves.

School Shoes They’ll Actually Want to Wear

Comfortable, durable shoes are one of the most important items on the back-to-school list. Whether they’re starting Reception or heading into secondary school, discover styles perfect for busy school days at:

• Geox
• Skechers
• Sole Trader
• Marks & Spencer

Bags, Backpacks & Accessories

A new backpack makes the first day back even more exciting. Whether they’re after something practical or packed with personality, you’ll find plenty of options at:

• The Bag Company
• Accessorize
• MINISO
• Character.com

Complete their school look with hair accessories, scrunchies, clips and jewellery from Accessorize, Lovisa and Claire’s-style favourites, helping them feel confident for the new term.

Stationery That Makes Homework More Fun

Fresh notebooks, colourful pens and a brand-new pencil case? There’s something satisfying about starting the school year organised.

Find all your stationery essentials at:

• Smiggle
• The Works
• Waterstones
• MINISO
• Søstrene Grene

Whether you need revision supplies, planners, folders or arts and crafts for homework projects, you’ll find plenty to choose from.

Lunch Boxes, Water Bottles & Snack Time

Keep them fuelled throughout the school day with practical lunch boxes, reusable water bottles and food storage solutions from:

• Smiggle
• MINISO
• Søstrene Grene
• Marks & Spencer
• Character.com

Need to stock up on lunchbox snacks? Marks & Spencer has plenty of tasty options to keep little ones going throughout the day.

Tech for Learning

From headphones and chargers to tablets and mobile accessories, stay connected with everything they need for homework and studying from:

• Apple
• EE
• O2
• Vodafone
• Three Store

Healthy Habits for the New School Year

Help your little ones feel their best with vitamins, healthcare essentials and eye care from:

• Boots
• Holland & Barrett
• Boots Opticians
• Vision Express
• Bromley Eye Centre
• David Clulow
• M&S Opticians

Celebrate a Successful Shopping Trip

Once you’ve ticked everything off the list, why not make a day of it?

Refuel with breakfast, lunch or a sweet treat at one of our family-friendly cafés and restaurants, including:

• Bread Ahead
• Jamaica Blue
• Caffè Nero
• Costa Coffee
• Wagamama
• Smoky Boys
• Itsu
• Bubble CiTea
• Amorino
• McDonald’s

Help Every Child Start the School Year with Confidence

While you’re shopping, why not help another child start the school year feeling prepared?

The Glades is proudly supporting Bromley Brighter Beginnings, our Charity of the Year, by collecting new school essentials for local children who need them most.

We’re currently collecting new only:

• Unisex white polo shirts (regular fit)
• Unisex white short-sleeve school shirts (regular fit)
• White PE T-shirts
• Grey or black tights
• Grey, black or white socks

If you’re picking up your own back-to-school essentials, consider adding one extra item to your basket. Every donation helps local children head back to school with confidence.

Visit our donation point in-centre and help make a difference!

Whether you’re shopping for uniforms, stationery, backpacks or those all-important school shoes, The Glades has everything you need to make back-to-school shopping easy, all under one roof.