31/08/2025
Most primary and secondary school children (in the UK) go back to school tomorrow or later next week so here's some more organisation tips to make that transition smoother. If you don't have children, yours have already flown the nest or are not school age then just keep scrolling!
Ensure all uniform is washed, ironed and name labelled (this is a good Sunday habit to get in to anyway as will make those term time mornings go smoother).
Designate one spot near the door (a basket, box or hooks) where bags, shoes, PE kits, and coats live. This also saves the morning scramble, and encourages your children to help keep a tidy home.
Use a big wall calendar or a shared digital one. Colour-code each child (or parent) so you can see homework deadlines, after-school clubs, and parent meetings at a glance.
Stock a shelf or drawer with lunchbox-friendly snacks, water bottles, and reusable containers. This makes lunch-packing quicker (and kids can even help themselves).
Create a clutter-free 'homework hub' wherever you have the space. This can just be a space stocked with pencils, chargers, paper, and supplies so homework doesn’t migrate all over the house.
