IT is the first day back at school for many children across Redditch today.

And there's a lot of excitement for parents who are sending their kids off for the very first time too.

Therefore, to celebrate the milestone, the Advertiser is putting together a spread of your loved one's first day at school.

We are asking readers to send in pictures of their little ones (and not so little ones), on their way to their seats for learning.

Please send all pictures with details of where you're from and the full name of your child using the contributions tool below. 

The fantastic photos above were sent to our colleagues in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, when the schools went back last week. 

You may have seen little Lucie whose photos went viral, even appearing with her mum Jillian on This Morning, after what looked like a particularly eventful first day back at school. 

Community answers

Send us your first day at school pictures

"It's the first day back at school for many children across Redditch. To celebrate the milestone, the Advertiser is putting together a spread of your loved one's first day at school. Send in your photos and please include your child's name, age and school."

We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.

From Helen Nash

What is your response?Edward Nash aged 4 off for his first day at Ten Acres School. He was very excited for his first day in Miss Austin’s class.

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Redditch Advertiser: Edward Nash aged 4 off for his first day at Ten Acres School. He was very excited for his first day in Miss Austin’s class.Edward Nash aged 4 off for his first day at Ten Acres School. He was very excited for his first day in Miss Austin’s class.

From Adele Hanks-Sedman

What is your response?Rosalie Violet 8 years old. All ready for her first day at her new school, Holyoakes Field. Good luck Rosalie!

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Redditch Advertiser: Rosalie Violet 8 years old. All ready for her first day at her new school, Holyoakes Field. Good luck Rosalie!Rosalie Violet 8 years old. All ready for her first day at her new school, Holyoakes Field. Good luck Rosalie!

From Claire Gardner

What is your response?Willow 12 going into year 8 and Lottie 9 first day at Birchensale Middle. Lotties first day at Middle school. Corah-Rose 6 Moons Moat First School year 2.

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Redditch Advertiser: Willow 12 going into year 8 and Lottie 9 first day at Birchensale Middle. Lotties first day at Middle school. Corah-Rose 6 Moons Moat First School year 2.Willow 12 going into year 8 and Lottie 9 first day at Birchensale Middle. Lotties first day at Middle school. Corah-Rose 6 Moons Moat First School year 2.

From Community contributor

What is your response?Samuel's first day at middle school and bella first day at holyoaks first school.

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Redditch Advertiser: Samuel's first day at middle school  and bella first day at holyoaks first school.Samuel's first day at middle school and bella first day at holyoaks first school.

From Stacey Briney

What is your response?Jasmine briney 3 pre school at batchley first school

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Redditch Advertiser: Jasmine briney 3 pre school at batchley first schoolJasmine briney 3 pre school at batchley first school

From Stacey Briney

What is your response?Ash briney 7 first day of year 3 of batchley first school

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Redditch Advertiser: Ash briney 7 first day of year 3 of batchley first schoolAsh briney 7 first day of year 3 of batchley first school

From Paul Fuller

What is your response?Finnley Fuller, age 5, starting Year 1 at Batchley First School

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Redditch Advertiser: Finnley Fuller, age 5, starting Year 1 at Batchley First SchoolFinnley Fuller, age 5, starting Year 1 at Batchley First School

From Jayne Kelly

What is your response?Madison Walker Age 11yrs Studley High School

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Redditch Advertiser: Madison WalkerAge 11yrsStudley High SchoolMadison WalkerAge 11yrsStudley High School
Redditch Advertiser: Madison WalkerAge 11yrsStudley High SchoolMadison WalkerAge 11yrsStudley High School

From Nicola Roberts

What is your response?Josh Roberts. Aston Fields Middle Age 13.

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Redditch Advertiser: Josh Roberts. Aston Fields Middle Age 13.Josh Roberts. Aston Fields Middle Age 13.