FOI request (FOIR-577865831)

Suspended school staff

Requested Tue 16 January 2024
Responded Thu 18 January 2024

1. Since the beginning of the academic year 2020/21, how many teachers or other members of school staff have been suspended, disciplined and/or dismissed after being accused of having a sexual relationship with a pupil or making unwanted advances towards a pupil? If it does not exceed the cost threshold, please provide a breakdown for the number for teachers and other support staff.

2. Of those to have been suspended, disciplined or dismissed, how many cases resulted in a charge being brought against the teacher/member of support staff?

3. If it does not exceed the cost threshold, what percentage of schools in your area are state-schools which are overseen by councils, the percentage that are academy trusts, and the percentage which are independent schools.

Response

Information not held.

Schools and Education are dealt with by East Sussex County Council, please visit their website for further information:

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