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In pictures: Back to school in England

Some children in England have gone back to school for the first time since the coronavirus lockdown began.

Many schools have opened their doors to children in Reception and Years 1 and 6.

Eddie Keogh / Reuters Parents and children arrive at Watlington Primary School

On arrival parents and children were kept 2m apart as they queued to enter school.

Eddie Keogh / Reuters A child waits to enter the school

Joe Giddens / PA Media Parents drop off children at Queen's Hill Primary School in Norfolk

Emma Lynch / BBC Mary Magdalen's Primary School in Mortlake

Parents said goodbye at the door, as children headed inside to see what their socially distant classrooms were like.

Emma Lynch / BBC A teacher prepares the classroom

At this school in Mortlake, south-west London, each child was assigned their own desk, which were spaced around the classroom.

Branwen Jeffreys / BBC Moorgate Primary Acadamy

Some of the older pupils shared larger desks, but were still seated apart.

EDDIE KEOGH / Reuters Pupils in class

At this school in Watlington, in Oxfordshire, a reduced number of children were allowed into each classroom so they could maintain social distancing.

Emma Lynch / BBC Washing hands

Pupils are told to wash their hands regularly.

Louis Lomas / SWNS One way system at a school in Bristol

At this school in Bristol a one way system is marked out on the floor.

Eddie Keogh / Reuters Playing alone

Even in the playground, the children are told to keep their distance.

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