STV News contacted East Renfrewshire Council who confirmed that the new rule would be reversed.

An East Renfrewshire Council spokesperson said: “At no time were any pupils denied access to toilet facilities during the school day.

“A new system was introduced in an attempt to maximise teaching time in classes and also to minimise the opportunity for inappropriate behaviour, which, on occasion, can take place in toilet facilities.

“The change meant that toilets closer to classrooms were available during the course of the teaching day, with the toilets within the communal ‘street area’ only open before school, at lunch and break times and after school.

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“Given the concerns raised, these toilets will now remain open throughout the school day, although pupils will still be encouraged to use the toilets closer to classrooms between lessons to ensure any lost teaching time is minimised. The situation will be kept under review.”