Dafen School Statement

Please see below a statement on Dafen School, that we have been asked to share with you on behalf of Owain Lloyd, Director of Education...

Due to information received by Dyfed Powys Police, Dafen CP School in Llanelli is closed today.

Dyfed-Powys Police received information at around 2.30am that required safeguarding action to be taken. Working with Dyfed Powys Police, a decision has been made to close the school.

There is currently a police presence at the school and surrounding areas, and officers will remain in the area while enquiries are carried out.

We understand there will be concern among parents and school staff following this.

We can assure that the necessary and appropriate safeguarding measures have been taken based on the information received by Dyfed-Powys Police.

We continue to work with Dyfed Powys Police. No other schools have required closure in the local area.

Updates will be issued, when possible, to ensure all those affected are kept aware of the situation.