SOME classrooms of a Clydebank school were left in the cold last week as a power surge broke heaters.

Edinbarnet Primary has brought in temporary heaters for some of the affected units, which will “likely” need to be replaced.

It is the latest problem for the ageing building, which has already frustrated some parents in recent months with calls for a new school to replace it.

But Edinbarnet’s parent council also praised the staff and work within their school.

A spokesperson for the parent council told the Post: “The outside of the school does not reflect what is going on inside our school.

“The inside of our school has improved greatly, and the staff and children are very proud of it. This includes attainment levels improving greatly, a new outdoor learning space, a reading corner competition, a huge focus on literacy and numeracy and high levels of parent participation.”

The heating issue was identified on Monday, December 9 and some parents told the Post their children had to wear jackets indoors.

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A West Dunbartonshire Council (WDC) spokeswoman said: “A power surge at the weekend impacted on a small number of heaters in the school. This was identified on Monday morning and affected rooms were not used.

“It is likely that the affected heaters will need to be replaced and this work is being programmed. Temporary heaters will remain in place until the work is complete.”

But Kilpatrick councillor Lawrence O’Neill said he was disappointed in how the matter was handled, including learning of the issue from the Post.

He said: "Both Councillor Douglas McAllister and I will be seeking urgent discussions with education chiefs and others at WDC.

“As this situation, along with the other previously highlighted issues, is completely unacceptable and indeed untenable.”

New windows were to be installed in the school over the summer, then it was put off to November, then to the new year.

Planning permission has now been granted for replacing the blue cladding panels and windows on three sides of the building. The existing cladding will be replaced by aluminium-framed uPVC insulated panels with uPVC windows.

The work should start in 2020 but the council offered no specific start date.