The summer holidays are finally here, but it’s never too early to stock up and save big on printed supplies for the new school year.  

It always pays to be prepared, and September will be here before we know it, bringing a new wave of young minds in need of printed resources. So, stay one step ahead of the clock and make sure you have everything you need in plenty of time with our printed must-haves for pupils, teachers and the wider school community.  

For Offices and Receptions 

Show your school pride and maintain a clear identity across all your internal and outbound communications with these printed essentials:  

• Personalised Letterheads: Having the school name, logo and contact details printed onto all postal correspondence will help parents to recognise communications from the school and make it easier for them to stay informed.  

• Information Leaflets: Whether they are used to promote after-school activities, clubs, events or residentials, leaflets are one of the best ways to deliver key messages and generate interest without overwhelming the reader with too much information.  

• Prospectuses: Detailed prospectuses should be kept by the office entrance and distributed to interested parties during visits to provide them with the information they need.  

• Custom Certificates: Celebrate the achievements of pupils throughout the school year and make it clear that the entire school recognises their hard work with professionally printed certificates.  

For Pupils  

Next, it’s time to start thinking about the back to school supplies that should be waiting for new and returning pupils in their classrooms:  

• School Pens: Most primary schools will allow pupils to write in pen once they have earned their pen licence and giving them branded pens to write with is a great way to celebrate this achievement.  

• Posters: Posters that clearly list school values, behavioural expectations, and important information in every classroom will help to reinforce these messages to pupils across the school.  

• Name Cards: Printed name cards for desks and coat pegs work best in primary schools but they are just as impactful in secondary schools, particularly when welcoming Year 7 pupils and helping them to feel settled.  

• Exercise Books: Custom exercise books that have timetables, the periodic table, or key terminology lists printed inside will save time and support learning without requiring pupils to constantly refer to other resources.  

For Teachers 

Finally, finish up with these printed supplies that your teachers, support staff and TA’s will need for the new school year:  

• Staff Planners: The 2025 – 2026 academic year is going to be a busy one and custom planners with key dates printed onto the pages will help staff to keep track of their term plans.  

• Folders: All sensitive information must be protected and standardised folders with colour-coded pockets are ideal for safely storing pupil information, seating charts, and progress reports.  

• Classroom Displays: Introducing a standardised display for each classroom based on their subject or department will not only save valuable prep time for teachers but also consolidate pupil learning.  

• Welcome Packs: Last but not least, help your new starters and returning staff to feel welcomed with all the information, stationery and custom gifts that they need to get the new term off to a great start.  

Printed Supplies for Nurseries, Schools and Colleges  

If you’re looking for custom printed supplies that include your schools’ branding and messaging, then Russell Printers are here to meet your printing needs at scale.  

Explore their full list of printed back to school supplies here and contact them today to have your printed materials ready for September.