Dear Parent/Guardian,
At Ysgol y Gwernant, we take safeguarding and safety very seriously. It is important that we continue to review all our procedures, taking into account even those events that are very unlikely to occur. Part of this process is a lockdown drill which we conducted this afternoon.
What is a lockdown and when would we carry it out?
A lockdown procedure is a standard health and safety procedure, similar to a fire drill. Our lockdown procedure would be used when there is a threat to the safety of pupils, staff and others in the school, and when it is safer for everyone to remain in school than evacuate. The aim is to keep people safe by confining them to a secure place of safety. Situations where our lockdown procedure may be used include:
- A potentially dangerous person or animal on the school site
- A dangerous situation in the local community that could affect the school
- A nearby chemical incident or other risk of air pollution
Our full lockdown procedure can be found in our lockdown policy on our school website.
I must stress again this is simply a practice, so that in the unlikely event of such a situation, our pupils and staff are fully prepared. If you or your child have any further concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank You
Mr Gwyndaf Davies
Pennaeth
Headteacher
Ysgol Y Gwernant
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