Do you have any tips and advice for starting school including uniforms and other necessities...

These are mine:

* Buy at least 2 uniforms per season, preferably 3. Ideally buy one uniform slightly bigger than the size of "best fit" plus a second hand uniform as a "back up".

* Buy the best quality school shoes you can afford. Your child will be wearing them more than any shoe... it has to be the right fit (or half a size larger) and of breathable leather. AirFlex is a really good brand.

Looking forward to hearing other ideas!