Lichfield Live Open Search Share this: Pupils across Lichfield and Burntwood are returning to the classroom after the easing of lockdown measures. Primary and secondary school students will begin to return on 8th March for the first time this year due to coronavirus restrictions. A number of measures are being put in place as part of the plans to welcome youngsters back, including the use of lateral flow tests for secondary school pupils. Cllr Jonathan Price, cabinet member for education at Staffordshire County Council, said: “The way our schools have coped with every challenge that has been levelled at them, from ensuring their buildings are Covid-19 safe, to putting together online lessons for pupils who aren’t in school, is nothing short of inspiring.