The chaos of teaching in 2020-2021 is nearly over and it has been amazing to see what teachers and parents have accomplished this year.

The simple drop your child of at the school gates and pick them up in the afternoon was no more and the traditional teaching in classrooms was turned upside down.

Many teachers went above and beyond to make sure children could carry on the normal academic year by providing online classes and a daily routine. So, if ever there was a time to present your children’s teacher with the best end of year gift, this year is it!

So here at Farrar and Tanner we have curated our top gifts for your teachers. We’ve made choosing easy for you, with a range of personalised gifts to show them just how special they are.

Be inspired by our ideas, from desk accessories to personalised glassware, and say ‘thank you’ to your teacher this year.

Classroom desk accessories 

The summer is stretching ahead but it will soon go quickly, so how about presenting your favourite teacher with a gift that will make their school desk or workstation a cut above the rest, when they go back in September. In fact, our desk accessories for teachers are ideal for use at school or at home.

You might like some gorgeous glassware from Scotland, in the shape of this Caithness Glass paperweight. It looks beautiful, in deep blue, and will make a wonderful addition to a desk. When personalised with a message to teacher, it becomes extra special.

A desk organiser for your teacher’s pens and paper would make an attractive as well as practical gift, like this interesting design in oakwood from Rio Lindo. And if you’d like to gift pencils, then look no further than this set of 12 Blackwing Palamino pencils.

Not everything has to be kept digitalised on a smartphone. This iconic Filofax marries the tactile feel of paper and leather with its renown organisational system, and it becomes even more special when engraved with a message.

Relaxing gifts for teachers

Want to add a touch of luxury to your teacher’s relaxing downtime? Then we have a range of candle diffusers which waft wonderful aromas, helping them to unwind after a challenging academic year. Within the superb Vanilla Blanc range, you can choose your favourite scent, such as linen or lavender, cedar or sweet orange. All the smells are sensational!

We also have candles, like this Vanilla Blanc Candle Gift Box Linen & Bois, which comes in its own presentation gift box.

Choose a tipple of wines and spirits

A tipple to toast the end of term should be a real crowd pleaser for the staffroom. We have some great gift sets, to tickle the tastebuds of your favourite, hardworking teacher, like this Merlot red wine and chocolates gift set – wine and chocolates, what’s not to like!

For something a little more luxurious, and truly special, you could make a gift of this Chateauneuf Du Pape red wine, nestling in a bespoke wooden gift box.

Alternatively, they could enjoy ‘passing the port’ with this fine regimental ruby port, matured in oak barrels, and also in a smart wooden gift box.

From wine, to port and on to gin. Why not make a wonderful gift of this Cotswolds dry gin, a true classic and created just down the road from Farrar and Tanner towers – we must admit, we do like this one.

All our gifting drinks sets can be personalised to add an extra special touch for a special teacher.

Cheers! A gift of glasses

Of course, a special drink is only special when served in truly inspiring glassware. At Farrar & Tanner we’ve brought together a wonderful collection of the world’s finest.

Like this pair of Dartington Swarovski prosecco flutes. Hand made by British glassware designers Dartington, the flutes have been beautifully embellished with glittering Swarovski crystals, adding an extra special touch to a glass of fizz. The flutes come in a smart gift box, making a wonderful present for your favourite teacher.

If your teachers seems ‘shaken’ or ‘stirred’ at the end of a difficult academic year, why not make a gift of these four Mikasa martini glasses. Each has a precision-etched design, all different yet co-ordinated, setting off a favourite cocktail perfectly.

Did someone say cocktails? Take a look at this Taylor’s Eye Witness three piece stainless steel cocktail set – how’s this for the perfect present for teacher? The set has everything they need for mixing their favourite cocktail, whether that’s a tasty tequila sunrise or a magical mojito.

And finally, this Culinary Concepts ‘Let’s Get Hammered’ silver-plated palace bottle holder is stylish yet practical, when placed on the dining table.