CLAIMS that a Pembrokeshire school has been restricting pupils' access to toilet facilities have been refuted this week.

Allegations were being posted on social media that Greenhill School, Tenby was only allowing students to use toilets at lunch or break, or if they have obtained a key.

The issue appeared to have arisen during a phased programme of improvements to the school's toilets which resulted in some of the toilet facilities being closed last Wednesday. They are all due to be re-opened by the end of this week.

Pembrokeshire County Council spokesman Len Mullins told the Western Telegraph: "Pupils at Greenhill School do not need a key to go to the toilets, and toilet breaks have not been restricted."

He added that "a number" of toilets at the school are currently being upgraded, and were therefore closed to enable the work to be carried out.

Mr Mullins continued: "The school is committed to providing appropriate facilities for pupils.

"The phased upgrade is almost complete, with all toilets available for use at the end of the school week."

Greenhill School's deputy head, Matthew Davies, said on the Ysgol Greenhill School Facebook page on Friday: "A difficult decision to close some toilet facilities was made on Wednesday of this week.

"Pupils deserve a clean environment with safe lockable doors and necessary resources such as toilet paper, sanitary bins and liquid soap. These are non-negotiable prerequisites.

"With age-old facilities, something needs to be done. In the very short term, we have provided the best toilet facilities with everything required. Additional facilities will open shortly, once they are up to the required standard for pupils.

"Information to pupils has possibly not translated home."

In a further Facebook post on Monday, Mr Davies thanked parents for their "understanding and support of the situation".

He stated: "Following the announcement on Friday providing clarification on the improvement of toilet facilities, I can confirm additional facilities are almost ready.

"Our landlord, PCC, has been very supportive with plans for the summer term. We look forward to this permanent solution in the near future."