Ordering School Leavers Gifts for a Whole Class or Year Group on a Budget

Direct answer: for a whole class or year group of school leavers, personalised keyrings are the most budget-efficient gift — bulk discounts apply automatically from 20 units, and a class set typically comes in well under the cost of a card and a small present per child. Here's how to plan and order for a whole group rather than a single gift.

Why personalised beats generic for the same budget

A keyring with a child's name on it costs a fraction of what a card and sweets would, lasts years longer, and means something specific to that child. Teachers tell us they often discover pupils still have their keyring years later. The same logic applies to wooden medals: a laser-engraved award in oak veneer feels like an actual achievement, not an afterthought.

The bulk discount structure

Orders of 20 or more receive 10% off automatically at checkout, scaling up to 35% off at 1,000 units. For a class of 30, that discount tier applies automatically — no code needed, no minimum spend threshold to hit.

• 20 units — 10%
• 50 units — 15%
• 100 units — 20%
• 250 units — 25%
• 500 units — 30%
• 1,000 units — 35%

Ordering for a single class vs a whole year group

A single class order (typically 25–32 children) is straightforward — list all names in the personalisation box, one per line. A whole year group order (60–120+ children) is best handled with a spreadsheet upload rather than typing each name individually. Both qualify for the same automatic bulk discount tiers based on total quantity.

Splitting the cost: PTA and parent contributions

Many of our whole-class orders are funded by a PTA collection or a small per-parent contribution rather than the school's own budget. Because pricing and bulk discounts are visible at checkout before anyone commits, it's straightforward to work out the per-child cost in advance and confirm it with whoever's collecting contributions.

Which products suit a tight budget

Simple name-only keyrings in oak veneered MDF are the most cost-effective option per child. Medals and larger keepsakes cost more per unit but work well where a smaller number of awards (rather than one item per child) is the plan — for example, a handful of achievement medals alongside keyrings for the whole class.

Ordering and dispatch

All our products are made to order. Dispatch time is shown at checkout and updates in real time. For bulk class orders in June, placing your order early is recommended — the last two weeks of term are consistently our busiest period.

UK orders ship via Royal Mail Tracked 24. For international schools, we ship via Royal Mail International Tracked to USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Switzerland.

Browse the full range

Everything above is part of our School Leavers' Gifts collection. For a detailed breakdown of every product, including which suits which occasion, see our complete teacher's guide to end of year gifts.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a minimum order for bulk discounts?
No minimum order overall — discounts simply scale up automatically as quantity increases, starting at 20 units.

Can a PTA or parent group place the order rather than the school?
Yes — anyone can place the order. There's no requirement that it comes through a school account.

What's the most affordable option for a whole class?
A simple name-only keyring in oak veneered MDF is typically the lowest cost per child while still being fully personalised.