Cyber Incident Victim: Richard Lander School
Date:
Jun 2025
Location:
United Kingdom
Summary
Richard Lander School in Truro announced a temporary closure after a cyber incident disrupted its IT systems, limiting access to stored data and affecting normal operations and safeguarding measures. The school stated there is no evidence that personal data has been compromised and said it is working with local authorities to investigate the issue and obtain expert support. It plans to remain closed for two days while the assessment continues and will provide parents with an update on further arrangements once the situation is clearer.
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Description
On June 1, 2025, Richard Lander School posted on its Facebook page that an issue had affected its IT systems. The school stated that there was no evidence that personal data had been compromised. It explained that the cyber incident meant the school had very limited access to the data it holds. The school added that this limited access could affect its ability to function and to offer appropriate safeguarding to students.
Following the announcement, the school said that an investigation into the incident was ongoing. It announced that, on the advice of Truro City Council, the school would be closed to students on Monday and Tuesday. The closure was decided because the limited IT access could impair the school’s ability to function and to provide appropriate safeguarding. The school noted that the investigation would continue while the premises were closed.
The school indicated that it was working with Truro City Council to ensure it had the right support and expertise available to properly assess the situation. It said that the collaboration with the council was intended to help evaluate the extent of the IT disruption. The school also said that it would update parents on Tuesday regarding plans for the rest of the week. This update would be provided after the council’s advice and the ongoing assessment.
As of the announcement, Richard Lander School remained closed for the specified two days, with its IT systems still experiencing limited access to data. The investigation had not produced any evidence of personal data compromise. The school continued to work with the council to obtain necessary expertise and to assess the situation. Parents were to receive an update on Tuesday about the school’s plans for the remainder of the week.