Chase Terrace Academy locked down after a former pupil refused to leave, prompting police intervention and reassurance letters to concerned parents.
A former pupil entered Chase Terrace Academy, a school in the West Midlands located on Bridge Cross Road in Burntwood, on Tuesday, February 4th, around noon.
The ex-student refused to leave the premises, prompting the school to initiate a lockdown and call the police for help. Staffordshire Police arrived quickly and removed them. The former pupil is no longer in that local area.
The school sent a letter to parents to assure them of their children’s safety. No students faced any danger during the incident. This letter aimed to ease any concerns about the situation.
Recently, a fifteen-year-old boy named Harvey Willgoose died. He was stabbed at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield on Monday around noon.
The headteacher, Nicola Mason, wrote a letter explaining the event at the school: an ex-student was in the main reception and refused to leave the building. The lockdown ensured student safety.
Mason stated that students were never at risk. The incident remained contained within the reception area, and police quickly removed the former student. This person is no longer in the vicinity.
The headteacher understands parents’ worries. She stated the school prioritizes the children’s safety. The lockdown was a proactive measure and prevented potential risks to the school community. Mason was present during the whole event.
The headteacher also said staff could not answer phones because they stayed with students during lockdowns to protect them from all risks. She asked for patience during these times, adding that parents should only call the school for emergencies. The school appreciates parents checking in.
Mason concluded that the school can’t give notice of lockdowns because situations can change very fast. “Every action aimed to prevent risk. The goal always is to keep children safe,” she stated. Staffordshire Police may give a statement.