The school sent an email to parents:
"I write to inform you that school will be closed to students on Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st January 2025 due to a ransomware attack on Friday 17th January. We have an independent cybersecurity company working in school to understand exactly what has happened. Until this is completed, I will not be able to provide any further details on any potential data breach.
"School may need to be closed for longer but we will know more in the next few days and update you as soon as we have more information. Unfortunately, cyber-attacks like this are happening more frequently despite having the latest security measures in place. This has sadly been experienced by the NHS, National Rail, other public sector departments and schools."
The headteacher reports that the school may need to be closed for longer. The attack happened on Friday and the school has an independent cyber security company working with the school to understand what has happened.
The BBC report is here 👉https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly78pqy02eo
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