Statement from Ceredigion Local Safeguarding Children Board

Dyfed Powys Police has received an allegation of sexual assault at St Padarn’s Playgroup, Aberystwyth. One person has been arrested in connection with this allegation and released on police bail.

The playgroup is registered by the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW). The playgroup is independent of St Padarn’s Roman Catholic school.

A multi-agency meeting has been held, in line with the All Wales Child Protection Procedures and ‘Working Together’ Welsh Assembly Government guidance.

The playgroup has temporarily closed pending further investigation and this will be reviewed daily.

Parents wishing to make alternative arrangements may find useful information at www.cis.ceredigion.gov.uk.

Ceredigion Social Services is making staff available to offer help and support to families via the contact centre on 01545 574000.

Dyfed Powys Police take any allegation of this kind seriously and have specially trained officers to deal with any victims and any alleged offenders.

Anyone with information can contact Dyfed Powys Police via 101.

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