Dudley teachers quit after student sex claims

The teachers quit their roles last year after separate investigations were launched into their conduct.

The schools they taught at have not been disclosed but Dudley Council confirmed that two teachers were investigated and 'resigned before dismissal'.

Councillor Ian Cooper, who heads children's services at Dudley Council, said: "We cannot comment on the specifics of either case but we take allegations of improper conduct of this nature very seriously.

"Dudley Council will continue to take appropriate action to safeguard minors and bring offenders to justice. We extend our concerns to all of those who have been affected by these cases."

Nine teachers in Worcestershire were either suspended, disciplined or dismissed during the same period.

It is not known whether the teachers were charged by police in relation to the allegations.

The information was released by Dudley Council following a Freedom of Information request.

Abdul Qadus, who is a governor at Wollascote Primary School and Red Hill Academy in Stourbridge and father-of-three, said he was aware of the allegations and believes the teachers should be 'named and shamed'.

He said: "It was very much a shock. We are a very small borough - it shouldn't happen anywhere, especially with people who look after children, they have a duty of care.

"Parents have put their trust in these so-called teachers and it appears they have not behaved in a proper manner at all.

"People in this situation should be vigorously prosecuted, there should be no limit, and they need exposing - they should be named and shamed."

Mr Qadus believes teachers developing sexual relationships with their pupils is difficult to prevent and says that anyone within schools who has any suspicions should not be afraid to raise them.

He said: "Teachers and staff are vetted thoroughly by schools but who knows what will happen after. If there is even a slight sign of misbehaviour, staff should speak up immediately. What concerns me is that people might be reluctant to whistleblow and there might be someone who knows about it but they fear reprisals or think it might not be what they thought it was and don't come forward."

Councillor John Campion, Worcestershire County Council's cabinet member for children and families, said: "Safeguarding is taken very seriously in all of the schools in Worcestershire and there are robust procedures in place to report and respond to allegations and concerns."