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Stylish back to school accessories that make learning fun

It's that time of year again - the Summer holidays are coming to an end, and parents are scrambling to get together those back to school essentials; our round up of cool, affordable stationery is here to help.

By Grace AllenPublished: 29 August 2014

Red, Rectangle, Illustration, Graphic design, Graphics,

Pack of two Cath Kidston notebooks, £6, John Lewis

Suitable for girls and boys alike, Cath Kidston's pack of two colourful notebooks is a pocket-friendly treat at just £6.

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Matchstick pens in a match box, £7.50,Bloomsbury

Medical, Match, Rectangle, Box, Chemical compound, Paint, Medicine, Pharmaceutical drug,

These inventive matchstick pens from Bloomsbury come in their very own stylish box, and make a quirky addition to the school desk at £7.50.

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Iwako kitchenware eraser set, £6.75, Paperchase

Circle, Sweetness, Illustration, Graphics, Paper, Recipe, Graphic design,

Available in a range of different designs, from junk food to sea creatures, Paperchase's kooky eraser sets are £6.75 - as the Lifestyle team, we love this kitchenware set.

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Contemporary large striped pencil case, £6, Marks & Spencer

Teal, Aqua, Turquoise, Rectangle, Electric blue, Azure, Linens,

A bold, pretty new pencil case might make even the most reluctant child that bit more willing to go to school - Marks & Spencer stocks a variety of great options, like this striped design, £6.

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Vintage world map solar calculator, £6.96, dotcomgiftshop

Colorfulness, Teal, Pattern, Aqua, Turquoise, Indoor games and sports, Games, Circle, Advertising, Symbol,

Maths just got fun - sort of - with dotcomgiftshop's world map-emblazoned calculator, £6.96.

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Vintage transport thermal lunchbag, £6.75, Not on the High Street

The perfect unisex lunchbox, Not On The High Street's vintage transport design, £6.75, is light, with a foil lining to keep food fresh.

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