Borderers are being reminded that the deadline is approaching to have a say on giving school pupils a week off in February.

As previously reported, a consultation has been launched by Scottish Borders Council into holiday dates for the four years from 2021.

Two options are on the table - a status quo or a shortening of the school summer holidays by two or three days to create a full week off in February.

The second option also includes bringing in-service days into line with neighbouring authorities.

Education spokeswoman councillor Carol Hamilton said: “We would encourage anyone who is potentially impacted by school holiday dates including parents, pupils, carers, staff, parent councils and local businesses to take the time to consider the changes we are proposing.

"They are primarily the result of comments we have previously received, with a number of families telling us about the difficulties they have with childcare arrangements when holiday weeks are split and in service days are not linked to holidays.

"Option B is an attempt to address these concerns and we hope that people can see the potential benefits that making these changes would bring.

“All feedback is greatly appreciated as we are keen to have as representative a view of local opinion as possible.”

The survey will end on Sunday (October 20) and asks for people to choose from the two options.

Responses can be given online at: www.scotborders.gov.uk/holidayconsultation

And we're holding our own straw poll here, what do you think?