Carr Head Primary School staff member dies suddenly during inset day
“Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with his family and his loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.”
A primary school in Lancashire has announced that a staff member suddenly died during an inset day on Tuesday.
Reports of an incident at Carr Head Primary School first emerged after numerous police cars and ambulances were spotted outside the school.
The school has now confirmed that a male member of staff died following an incident on the premises.
In a statement, Headteacher Sharon Nicholson, said: "We are very sad to confirm that a much loved member of staff passed away suddenly on 1st September.
“He was a highly valued member of our school family, and worked tirelessly to care for our school, our staff and our children, and his dedication, kindness and unwavering commitment to our school community will be profoundly missed.
“Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with his family and his loved ones at this incredibly difficult time. We will now be supporting children, staff and the wider school community over the coming days as they come to terms with his loss."
Police initially confirmed that a member of staff suffered a ‘medical episode’ at the scene.
North West Ambulance Service and Lancashire Police have been approached for comment.