One primary headteacher said police had been treating the threat as 'credible' while parents of children at one school have been reassured that staff are being vigilant.
We are supporting our schools as they follow this advice. The safety of everyone in our schools is of course our top priority."Gildersome Primary School posted on Facebook on Thursday afternoon, saying staff are being"extra vigilant" and normal safeguarding procedures are being followed.""To reinforce, there is no threat to our site, we are just being extra cautious as advised by the local authority.
"This is being investigated by police and officers are providing reassurance and safety advice to affected schools."a police investigation was launched after malicious emails were sent to a number of schools in the North West. One parent told Sky News that she was"petrified" after she was told - and that it reminded her of incidents affecting schools in the US.
A school in Chester went into lockdown and prevented parents from picking up their children - but later said the"unpleasant email" it had received was"believed to be a malicious hoax". Blacon High School, also in Chester, said it had put additional measures in place after receiving the email, but added:"For reassurance, Blacon High School is not currently in lockdown."Please refresh the page for the fullest version.
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