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Police enforce closure of two Cardiff schools - 'safety of pupils and staff'
Reach Daily Express | March 16, 2026 8:42 PM CST

Two schools in Wales are remaining closed on Monday after "a report was made to the police". South Wales Police has implemented the measures at Llanishen High School and Eastern High School as "a safety precaution".

The nature of the report has so far not been disclosed, reports WalesOnline. The force said it had not taken the decision "lightly" and was taken in conjunction with the city's council ensure the safety of pupils. A statement from South Wales Police read: "Two Cardiff schools will remain closed on Monday (March 16) following a report made to South Wales Police on Sunday evening. Llanishen High School and Eastern High School will close as a safety precaution whilst investigations are undertaken, following discussion between the police and Cardiff Council." Superintendent Mark Kavanagh added: "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."

Speaking on a Facebook post made by South Wales Police Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan, many parents have asked for more answers about the report.

One father said: "Why be so vague? As a parent to a pupil in Llanishen HS I'd like to know what this so called risk is?"

Abother parent added: "So the schools are closed today to maintain the safety of the pupils... but tomorrow everything is ok and they can go back? I'd like to know a little bit more about the report to be honest."

One mum added: "They need to be giving us more information when we here worrying for our children safety I won't be sending my other children close to the school either."

The Express has contacted South Wales Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan for comment.


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