Students have described being "shocked" after pop superstar Ed Sheeran made a surprise visit to their Cardiff school on Thursday. The Shape of You singer performed for a crowd of 2,000 at Fitzalan High School, before moving to a community centre in Splott.

Ed Sheeran wants people to take music in schools seriously. The British singer-songwriter has set up a foundation to ensure that kids in the U.K. get access to “high-quality” music education. Sheeran started writing songs from a young age,

Ed Sheeran visits schools and youth groups in Cardiff to launch his new foundation, which aims to support access to music education in the U.K. and prove that music is a valid career path.

The music superstar Ed Sheeran has met young people and teachers during a visit to Belfast. His visit to the city was part of the launch of the Ed Sheeran foundation, which supports the teaching of music in schools.