The policy to ease the burden of excessive homework and off-campus tutoring for students undergoing compulsory education has been implemented for one year now and many feel it's time to take stock of the situation.

The question is being asked what has been the effect of the policy and what changes have happened to the studies and lives of the kids? Let's take a look during the summer break in Longwan district – one of the four urban precincts of Wenzhou city in East China's Zhejiang province.

Guided by a policeman, students in Longwan district explore how to solve crimes, using techniques like fingerprinting. [Photo/Longwan District Public Security Bureau]

Playing with water, blowing bubbles and other fun stuff are seen as cool things for kids in Longwan, who are chilling out during the summer break. [Photo/Longwan District Education Bureau]

Luoxi community in Longwan district holds a presentation on firefighting. The students learn about what goes on inside a fire engine. [Photo/Longwan Integrated Media Center]

Haicheng sub-district offers basketball training courses to local kids, to boost their summer vacation. [Photo/Longwan Integrated Media Center]