For many parents, back-to-school shopping isn’t just a seasonal task - it’s a minefield to navigate. Between uniforms, shoes, stationery, and all the extras, the costs can quickly add up, turning what should be an exciting time into a stressful one.

If the thought of trying to cross off your back-to-school shopping list has your brain and wallet wincing, we’ve got just the thing. We’ve put together top-of-the-class savings to help lighten the load. And we’ve made unlocking these discounts simple, because we understand parents already have enough on their plate. No complicated steps, no endless searching: just straightforward discounts designed to make your school prep easier and more affordable.

With your Blue Light Card, you can save over £70* per child on essential school items. Why not let us help take some of the pressure off, so you can focus on what really matters: getting your children ready for a great year ahead. So, here’s how you can save on your back-to-school shopping.

Save on the basic school uniform.

As most savvy shopping parents know, supermarkets are often a great choice for the school uniform basics. Our discount with TU Clothing will save you 10% on all of the everyday uniform essentials – a nice bonus as Sainsbury’s clothes are already keenly priced.

Supermarkets aren’t just the only place for finding school uniform bargains. Many online retailers also sell packs of back-to-school clothing items which Blue Light Card members can get discount on. Peacocks sell a great range of uniform pieces that you can get for 20% less. Plus, with Debenhams, you will save 10% on uniform essentials with your Blue Light Card.

Don’t forget the shoe discounts!

One of the biggest costs for parents are their child’s need for must-have brands. Don’t worry, we’re here to help you save money on the most in-demand brands too so your child can have the best school-cred. As a Blue Light Card member, you get 15% off selected products with adidas, which includes these Tensaur Hook and Loop shoes (our personal recommendation).

With all the running around on the playground, a sturdy pair of shoes are worth the investment. We have some school shoe discounts that can help ease the need to buy some new kicks this school term. Kickers is a popular choice for a good pair of shoes, and with your Blue Light Card, you will save 25% on your purchase. That means you can get quality school shoes for less!

Stock-up on stationery and supplies.

Stationery is a need when getting in your back-to-school supplies. We all know how quickly pens and pencils go missing. Or how good that feeling is of starting a new diary. With our Papier offer, you get 20% off their stationery items. Don’t forget – they will need a pencil case to store their stationery. Unless they’re brave enough to keep their supplies loose in their bags…

Make the best PE kit for less.

If you’re child loves playing sports, they will need a more good PE kit. But don’t worry, getting the perfect kit together doesn’t have to cost so much. With Pro Sport Direct, you can buy the sporting essentials for your child whilst saving 10% with your Blue Light Card. Getting the right shoes for their preferred sport can be less of a headache on your wallet!

How do you use your Blue Light Card online?

All you have to do is log in, either by our website or our app, to unlock all of these offers and more! We’ve even pulled together a handful of our best back-to-school offers to make it easy for you to find. If you’re an app user, just find our ways to save section and look for the back-to-school tile.

Not a member? That’s okay! You can start your sign-up journey here. For £4.99, you will be able to unlock all of our best school uniform discounts. Plus, you gain access to our full range of unrivalled discounts, and exclusive experiences.

*Want to know how you can save over £70 per child on uniform items? Check out our full back-to-school savings breakdown:

TU Clothing:

• 2 x pack of 2 trousers - £36.00 full price, £32.40 with discount
• 2 x pack of 3 polo shirts - £8.00 full price, £7.20 with discount
• 2 x knitted vests - £18.00 full price, £16.20 our discount
• 1 x pack of 3 PE tops - £5.00 full price, £4.50 with discount
• 1 x PE plimsolls - £5.00 full price, £4.50 with discount
• 2 x PE joggers - £8.00 full price, 7.20 with discount
• 1 x school bag - £55.00 full price, £49.50 with discount
• 1 x pack of 5 sports trainer socks - £5.50 full price, £4.95 with discount
• 1 x pack of 5 plain black socks - £4.50 full price, £4.05 with discount
• 1 x pack of 2 football socks - £5.00 full price, £4.50 with discount

Kickers:

• 1 x pair of school shoes - £58 full price, £46.50 with discount

Papier:

• 1 x set of pens - £22.00 full price, £17.60 with discount
• 1 x pencil case - £18.00 full price, £14.40 with discount
• 1 x academic diary - £25.00 full price, £20.00 with discount

Pro Direct Sport:

• 1 x pair of football boots - £145.00 full price, £130.50 with discount
• 1 x pair of kid’s football boots - £60.00 full price, £54.00 with discount
• 1 x water bottle - £8.00 full price, £7.20 with discount
• 1 x sports bag - £24.00 full price, £21.60 with discount
• 1 x running shoes - £75.00 full price, £67.50 with discount