The controversial cladding material believed to have played a part in the Grenfell Tower tragedy in West London was found in “very small areas” of two Angus schools.
The local authority confirmed the find in Arbroath after a Ministerial Working Group on a “small number of low-rise schools” in 14 Scottish council areas.
In June, Angus Council conducted a comprehensive review of all schools in the county and said it understood “there may be concern” in the community around Timmergreens and Warddykes primary schools.
But it moved to calm fears by announcing there are sprinkler systems and regularly serviced fire alarm systems.
The council issued the following statement: “The safety and security of our children and young people is always our top priority and we can assure the public that we constantly ensure our buildings meet the required standards and regulations.
“We also work continually with colleagues in the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to regularly review our fire safety and prevention measures.
“During our review, we identified that a cladding system containing Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) has been used in very small areas in two of our primary schools – Timmergreens Primary School and Warddykes Primary School.
“Effectively the cladding is for decorative, feature purposes around entrance areas only.
“It covers less than 5% of the external wall finish in each school.
“We understand that there may be concern amongst these school communities.
“We would like to confirm that both schools contain a sprinkler system, regularly serviced fire alarm systems and a fire evacuation plan.”
The working group was convened to examine building and fire safety regulatory frameworks following the Grenfell Tower fire in London last month in which at least 80 people are believed to have died.
The meeting was chaired by Communities Secretary Angela Constance with Housing Minister Kevin Stewart and they were joined by Scottish government officials and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
Ms Constance said: “Checks continue across Scotland by both local authorities and the fire brigade to assess buildings and reassure people that adequate fire protection measures are in place.”