Nicola Sturgeon is to announce whether more pupils will start to return to Scottish classrooms from next week in a statement at Holyrood.
This could include children aged four to seven at primary schools and some secondary pupils for coursework.
The first minister has said she is “very keen” to begin the phased return of younger pupils to schools.
However, Ms Sturgeon has warned this will not mark the start of a broader easing of Covid-19 restrictions.
The devolved nations have the powers to set their own coronavirus restrictions, and while they have made similar decisions during the crisis, they have moved at different speeds.
In England, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is due to set out a roadmap on 22 February for easing lockdown there – including the date schools can reopen to all pupils.
Primary schools in Wales begin the process of reopening next Monday, while in Northern Ireland, schools remain closed to most pupils until at least 8 March.
In Scotland, ministers will examine the latest data and scientific advice, before their decision is announced to MSPs.
Opposition parties have called for the Scottish government to set out more detail about its approach to eventually easing restrictions and lifting lockdown.
