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It's been a while since the children were in the classroom, but following the Prime Minister's announcement, schools are ready to re-open to all children from Monday, March 8.

With the return now in sight, have you got everything you need for when they head back to the classrooms?

The Mall Luton has put together a simple checklist to make sure everyone's ready for the big day.

Argos has school shirts and trousers for boys and girls. The store also has school dresses, pinafores and cardigans. (C) The Mall Luton

Either order straight to your door or choose to click and collect, only go into stores if necessary.

Level Trust

Level Trust, the children's charity, supports children living in poverty in Luton to get the most out of their education.

Level Trust Uniform Exchange offers free school uniform through their Click and Collect service, it is open Monday to Thursday and Saturdays from 10am till 2pm.

You can order online and collect in store at The Mall.

For the latest on which essential stores are open visit: www.themall.co.uk/luton.

Luton shopping centre's checklist for parents with pupils set to return to school classrooms