HEATING issues last week surfaced at a Wee County primary which has been hosting pupils from another school where systems also broke down.

Tillicoultry Primary School, which has been hosting Coalsnaughton PS children, reported faults in the heating system in some parts of the building last week.

Work has since taken place to rectify the fault, according to officials at Clacks Council.

Children in ELC and in four classes at Tillicoultry moved to remote learning for one day on Monday, February 7, but were due to return the next day as the Advertiser went to print.

Young people from Coalsnaughton PS relocated to the building earlier in January while their own school's heating and water systems are being replaced.

As previously reported, “substantial work is required” at Coalsnaughton to install new systems and children are set to attend Tillicoultry until after the February break.

A Clackmannanshire Council spokesperson told the Advertiser last week: “Tillicoultry PS is experiencing an issue with heating in some parts of the building.

“The heating is working in corridors but not in classrooms.

“Work is under way to rectify the fault and this work will continue over the weekend.

“In the meantime, additional heaters have been provided for classrooms.

“Staff and parents/carers have been informed and will be kept fully updated on progress.”

It was confirmed that there are “no plans” to move pupils to another school.

The council spokesperson added: “Coalsnaughton children continue to attend Tillicoultry PS and are expected to return to Coalsnaughton PS after the February break.”

Children from Coalsnaughton PS were asked to relocate from Monday, January 17, but the move did not affect the early learning and childcare (ELC) facility.

It is understood pupils have access to three rooms in Tillicoultry with only Coalsnaughton children on the same floor.

For Covid safety, they have access to their own toilet facilities and arrangements are in place for separate breaks and access to the playground.

The council earlier confirmed that parents and carers have been kept fully informed and the headteacher at Coalsnaughton is working between the two buildings, answering concerns and questions.

Catherine Quinn, interim chief education officer at Clackmannanshire Council, last month said: “Thank you to Coalsnaughton primary and Tillicoultry primary headteacher and staff who are working very hard to ensure that the children are supported during this temporary change.

“I very much appreciate the parental support and understanding that has been shown."