Blackpool Primary School Teachers Suspended

A headmistress and five teachers have been suspended after a police investigation was launched into "pupil wellbeing" at their Blackpool school.

The suspensions at Revoe Community Primary School, including head teacher Cath Woodall, came after a member of council staff raised concerns following a routine visit.

Blackpool Council confirmed the allegations are not of a sexual nature.

Parents of children at the school were told the "professional judgement" of the six employees had been questioned when "isolating them during challenging behaviour".

The Blackpool Gazette newspaper reported the alarm was raised over claims a child was placed in a room said by one parent to be the size of a cupboard.

In a letter to parents, Charlotte Clarke, the council's head of universal services and school effectiveness, wrote: "Before half-term, Blackpool Council became concerned about the professional judgment made by these staff in relation to the wellbeing of pupils when isolating them during challenging behaviour.

"This has led to six members of staff being suspended. The suspensions are a neutral act to allow a full investigation to take place as quickly as possible.

"I realise this will be concerning news and I am writing to reassure you that swift action has been taken and the priority of the council is always the wellbeing of pupils."

Cllr Sarah Riding, cabinet member for education and schools, said an experienced head and temporary staff had been drafted in and parents were being kept up to date.

She said: "Before half term, we were made aware of an issue at Revoe Primary School that raised concerns to us about the professional judgment made by a number of staff in relation to pupil wellbeing.

"These concerns have led to the suspension of six members of staff while a full investigation is carried out. It would not be appropriate to comment further on the nature of the investigation until it has been concluded.

"Although we have no reason to suspect any child has come to harm, this is a serious situation that needed immediate action to be taken.

"In the meantime, temporary staff have been recruited and there will be no disruption to children's learning. All parents will receive a letter explaining the current arrangements in place."

A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: "This allegation, like any allegation involving the wellbeing of young people, is being taken extremely seriously and will be thoroughly investigated as our priority is the safeguarding of young people.

"We are in the early stages of this inquiry and are working closely with the school and the local authority to establish the circumstances. No arrests have been made at this stage."

The school, on Grasmere Road, teaches children aged between two and 11 years old. It has more than 400 pupils and employs about 70 people, including teachers and support staff.

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