We've been receiving your amazing pictures as schools welcomed back their pupils for the start of the new academic year today.

Many schools across the Stroud, Cirencester and Dursley areas have reopened and for some pupils it is the first time they have returned to the classroom since March, although there are different starting dates, with some schools having training days for staff to prepare for new safety measures in the classroom. 

If you have any nice pictures do send them to us as a private Facebook message with names, ages, and schools and we can add them to this gallery.