To mark the occasion, Portsmouth parents took photos of their children looking smart in their uniform for the first time in two months.
Here are 18 of their best photos – including one pupil’s very colourful return to the classroom and a parent’s heartfelt solution for a tearful son on his first day back.
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13. Your post-lockdown back to school photos
Alley shared this photo of her two children. She said: 'Oliver and Ava return to school this morning. More emotional than expected.' Photo: Alley Coops
14. Your post-lockdown back to school photos
Kaiden looked dapper as he returned to Year 6 Photo: Sarah Tait
15. Your post-lockdown back to school photos
Sisters Ruby and Olivia, aged six and seven, couldn't wait to head off to school again Photo: Sophie Boden
16. Your post-lockdown back to school photos
Blake, aged six, was very smiley as he returned to see his pals and teachers Photo: Vicky Ray