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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. Your post-lockdown back to school photos
There's a story behind six-year-old Annabel's fabulous back-to-school outfit. Her mum, Suzanne, said: 'My daughter's school was doing a 'wear what makes you happy' day today. According to Annabel none of her clothes made her happy. At 3pm yesterday she requested I made something... Managed to whip something up that she approved of!' Photo: Suzanne French
. Your post-lockdown back to school photos
Emily, aged five, was all smiles as she returned to school today Photo: Elizabeth Keenan
. Your post-lockdown back to school photos
Ruby, eight, was delighted about classrooms reopening Photo: Amy Willis
. Your post-lockdown back to school photos
Madison, eight, was pleased to go back to school to see her friends and teachers again Photo: Tanya Smith
. Your post-lockdown back to school photos
Four-year-old Oliver's mum said he 'was waiting by the front door from 7am, dressed and ready to see his little friends' on his first day back! Photo: Jade Morgan
1. Your post-lockdown back to school photos
Emily, aged five, was all smiles as she returned to school today Photo: Elizabeth Keenan
2. Your post-lockdown back to school photos
Ruby, eight, was delighted about classrooms reopening Photo: Amy Willis
3. Your post-lockdown back to school photos
Madison, eight, was pleased to go back to school to see her friends and teachers again Photo: Tanya Smith
4. Your post-lockdown back to school photos
Four-year-old Oliver's mum said he 'was waiting by the front door from 7am, dressed and ready to see his little friends' on his first day back! Photo: Jade Morgan