Manorbier children to be taught at caravan park after school burned down

Pembrokeshire Council have said that following the fire at Manorbier VC Primary School on Monday (10 October) children will return to face to face learning on a temporary basis at the Buttyland Caravan Park.

Families were offered opportunities by the school staff to visit the site this afternoon.

The council said that the school’s staff and its own education leaders are working to evaluate the situation and work is being undertaken to provide longer term contingency arrangements.

Arrangements are in place to provide additional support to learners and their families as needed.

When the fire broke out learners and staff were safely evacuated to Buttyland Caravan Park. Parents and carers collected pupils from the Caravan Park.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service were in attendance until early afternoon.

Pembrokeshire County Council Cabinet Member for Education and Welsh Language Guy Woodham, said: “I would like to thank the staff and children for ensuring a safe evacuation in what would have been an upsetting situation.

“I would also like to express our gratitude to Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service for their swift response and bringing the fire under control.

“My thanks must also go to the community of Manorbier for their patience and support, including Buttyland Caravan Park for their ongoing assistance.”

Lead image: The school fire could be seen from the nearby Buttyland Caravan Park (Image: Gary Boswell)