BRECON High School was placed into lockdown on police advice after an incident was reported earlier today.
The school implemented a “perimeter lockdown” – a precautionary safety measure in which all exterior doors and gates are secured to prevent unauthorised access, while normal operations continue inside the building.
Headteacher Rob Edwards confirmed that, following guidance from Dyfed-Powys Police, no one was permitted to enter or leave the school grounds during the lockdown period.
In a message issued to parents and carers, Mr Edwards said the school remained secure and that pupils were safe indoors.
“The police have confirmed that it is safe for pupils to remain indoors, and lessons are continuing as normal,” he said.
He added that lunch arrangements would proceed as usual, with students supervised inside and on site.
Mr Edwards also urged parents and carers not to come to the school to collect children while the situation was ongoing, warning that doing so could disrupt the safe and effective management of the incident.
“We will provide further updates as soon as additional information is available. Thank you for your continued understanding and cooperation,” he said.
A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed officers were dealing with an incident at Brecon High School after an online threat was made.
“Officers are currently working with the school following a threat that has been made online,” the spokesperson said.
“As a precaution and to prioritise everyone’s safety, the school implemented a lockdown of its perimeter, which meant no one could enter or leave the school site this afternoon.”
Police said the perimeter lockdown was expected to be lifted at the end of the school day, with officers maintaining a visible presence as pupils left the site.
A parent has said that students had been informed they would be allowed to leave shortly, with their departure managed in “waves” to ensure an orderly and safe exit.
