Llanishen High School Report in Cardiff Triggers Closure of Two Schools
Llanishen High School will remain closed on Monday (March 16) alongside Eastern High School after a report was made to South Wales Police on Sunday evening, prompting the force and Cardiff Council to shut both sites as a safety precaution while investigations continue.
Llanishen High School And Eastern High School Closed After Police Alert
South Wales Police has implemented closures at Llanishen High School and Eastern High School for Monday following a report made to the force on Sunday evening. The decision to keep both schools closed was taken as a safety precaution, and the force said it did not take the steps lightly.
The police action was taken in conjunction with Cardiff Council, which supported the move to suspend school operations on Monday while the matter is examined. The nature of the report that prompted the closures has not been disclosed and remains under investigation.
Authorities Emphasise Safety of Pupils, Staff And School Communities
South Wales Police framed the closures as necessary to avoid risk to pupils, staff and the wider school communities. Superintendent Mark Kavanagh described the decision as one reached with the support of Cardiff Council and said the measure reflected concern for safety.
Superintendent Mark Kavanagh said: “We have come to the decision, with support from Cardiff Council, to keep these schools closed on Monday in order to avoid risk, following a report which was made to police on Sunday evening. This report is currently under investigation. This decision was not taken lightly but was made with the safety of pupils, staff and the wider school communities in mind. “
Investigation Underway; Uncertainty Remains Over Nature Of Report
Investigative work is continuing while the closures are in effect. Officials have been clear that the nature of the original report has not been disclosed and that further details remain limited at this stage. The closures will stand on Monday while investigations are undertaken.
The force stressed that the step to close both sites was taken following discussion with the city council and with the stated purpose of reducing any potential risk. Beyond the announcement that the schools will be closed for the stated day and that the report is under investigation, no additional operational or investigative details have been released.
As the inquiry proceeds, the immediate impact is that pupils, staff and the wider school communities at Llanishen High School and Eastern High School will not attend school on Monday (March 16) while authorities continue their work.
