Community Concerned By Hoax Bomb Threat To Schools

Community Union has been disturbed to learn about a spate of hoax bomb threats targeting schools in Northern Ireland and Scotland.

We send our thoughts to all of our members in the Education & Early Years Sector who have been affected by this.

Community’s Head of Education Policy, Martin Hodge, said:

“Today’s news, that schools across Scotland and Northern Ireland have been victim to hoax bomb threats, has put the safety of staff and pupils at risk and disrupted valuable learning.

“It has also put pressure on parents and businesses, who will have been disrupted by being required to collect pupils and keep them safe at home.

“Whilst we are thankful that this was indeed a hoax, and not a real bomb threat, it could have easily been something more serious, and it is right that some schools took the necessary action to evacuate and keep their staff and pupils safe.

“Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected at this time.”

If you are a member who has been affected and require support, or simply have a question, please contact your regional office, or email help@community-tu.org.