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By Sean Coughlan
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image captionFirst day back at school in Doncaster, but there are now face masks in classrooms
The first day back at school for millions of children in England has gone well , say head teachers.
They are reporting high levels of take-up of Covid tests and compliance with new rules on wearing masks in secondary school classrooms.
Primary schools have opened in full, but most secondary schools are phasing a return to allow time for Covid tests.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson described it as a big day and an emotional day for families.
At a Downing Street press conference he thanked parents for teaching their children at home: We all know that the burden has disproportionately fallen on women - often holding down jobs and providing childcare at the same time.
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