SCOTTISH Borders Council (SBC) and NHS Borders have issued statements in response to the First Minister’s announcement that some children might soon be returning to school. During her lockdown update yesterday (Tuesday, February 2), Nicola Sturgeon said the Scottish Government is working towards plans which would see children in P1 to P3 back in classrooms from February 22. SBC leader Shona Haslam said she is "encouraged" by the proposals, adding: "The reopening of schools is a huge priority for us.” In the Scottish Parliament yesterday, Ms Sturgeon said that some senior secondary students might also return in February for practical subjects.