Yester Primary School in East Lothian closed today due to 'issue with the heating system'

A primary school in Gifford was closed this morning, due to an “issue with the heating system”.

Yester Primary School in Gifford opened this morning. However, children had to be sent home later on that morning, due to a lack of heating and hot water.

According an announcement made by East Lothian Council on Facebook, all parents received a communication from the school, and were informed of the arrangements to collect their children.

Repairs are currently underway, and the Council said: “the school hopes to reopen tomorrow”.

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