Blacon High School near Chester has shut down temporarily after a ransomware attack hit on Friday. Head teacher Rachel Hudson announced students won't return Monday and Tuesday while cyber-security experts investigate the data breach.
The closure could extend longer as the school waits for all staff devices to be cleaned. Teachers will then need time to re-plan lessons and set up remote work through Google Classroom. Students can still collect lunch from reception between 11:00 and 13:00 GMT on January 20-21.
The school promises to reopen "as soon as it is safe to do so" and will update parents when more information becomes available.
Source: BBC