First week back to school

On March 12, schools reopened across England and phased in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Radio 4's Nick Robinson has been taking stock to what can be learned from the 'new normal'. The Today programme discussion is joined by Pepe Di’iasio, headteacher of Wales High School, Lucy Bullmer, year 13 student at Southmoor Academy in Sunderland, Ruby Manktelow, year 13 student at North Kesteven Academy in Lincoln, Sammy Wright, vice principal of Southmoor Academy and Social Mobility Commissioner for schools and higher education and Robert Halfon, Conservative MP for Harlow and chair on the Education select committee. (Image: Cupcakes with a sign reading 'Back to School'; credit: Reuters)