PEMBROKESHIRE schools have been practicing going into 'lockdown' to deal with emergencies and potential threats.

The lockdown procedure involves accounting for pupils, securing doors on the school site wherever possible and isolating pupils from potential danger.

The move is not understood be linked to any specific threats but as a result of advice from the Welsh Government.

A letter sent home to Neyland Community School pupils last week, explained: "We unfortunately live in a world where we have to seriously consider such measures.

"A school 'lockdown' is a full or partial closure of the building that may be required in the event of a serious incident."

"Today we had an assembly with our pupils to explain the drill in such a way as not to frighten them.

"We had a trial 'lockdown' drill this afternoon and pupils had the opportunity to discuss any questions or concerns with staff in the school."

Pembrokeshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Education, Councillor David Lloyd, added: “This is recommended practice for all schools to ensure the safety of pupils and staff in the event of an emergency incident of any kind.”