Ysgol Dyffryn Aman to reopen on Monday following knife attack

Carmarthenshire County Council and Ysgol Dyffryn Aman say a broad range of wellbeing support will continue to be offered to pupils, teachers and staff at the school.

The council has said a dedicated Education and Child Psychology Team will be available for pupils and staff from Monday, and will maintain a presence at the school, for the next two weeks, to provide ongoing support and assistance as needed.

Upon the school’s reopening, counselling will be available for pupils at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman to offer support and guidance to students facing difficulties.

The Council says its internal Occupational Health Team, in collaboration with the Education Department, is working to provide comprehensive support for affected staff members. This will entail offering wellbeing support sessions, drop-in sessions, group sessions, and referrals for 1:1 therapeutic support as needed.

Council Leader, Cllr. Darren Price said: “As a County Council, we are doing everything that we can to support the community of Ysgol Dyffryn Aman and we have set out a wellbeing support plan to help the pupils and staff.

“This will be a joint support approach, as we are adopting a collaborative approach to ensure that all individuals affected receive the support they require. This includes coordinating between internal and external resources to provide holistic assistance.”

A 13-year old girl, who we are unable to name for legal reasons, appeared at Llanelli Magistrates Court this morning after Wednesday’s knife attack at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman.

She was charged with three counts of attempted murder, and one count of possession of a bladed article in a public place.

No pleas were entered, and she was remanded until a future court hearing.

Two teachers and a pupil who were taken to hospital with stab wounds have all since been discharged.

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