A teacher at Stanwell School in Penarth has been arrested for the possession of indecent images, South Wales Police have confirmed.

South Wales Police said a 45-year-old man from Barry was arrested and has now been released on bail pending further enquiries.

WalesOnline has obtained a letter sent to parents and carers from the school's headteacher, the chair of governors and Paula Ham, director of Learning and Skills at Vale of Glamorgan Council detailing the arrest.

"Dear Parents/Carers,

"We are writing to inform you that one member of staff at Stanwell has been suspended following their arrest as part of a police investigation.

"In line with the school's robust safeguarding procedures the member of staff was suspended with immediate effect and is not working at the school.

"We are not able to give any further information at this time due to the ongoing police investigation. However, we want to reassure you that there are no safeguarding concerns in relation to any other members of staff in connection with this investigation and that Stanwell pupils are in no way at risk.

"We understand pupils may be distressed by this news and we have taken the decision to inform you today after school so that you can speak to your children first at home. We will be speaking to the pupils at school in the morning to outline the situation.

"Stanwell has exceptionally strong pastoral care networks. Pupils will, as always, have access to any support they may need via our staff.

"As additional information becomes available we will strive to keep all parents, carers and pupils updated wherever we can.

"On behalf of the whole school community we would like to thank you in advance for your support.

"Yours faithfully, Trevor Brown, headteacher.

Tony Rogers, chair of governors

Paula Ham, director of learning and skills Vale of Glamorgan local authority."