Teacher struck off for seducing pupil on Facebook

The Dom

Teacher struck off for seducing student, 16, on Facebook

Teacher Clare Horton has been struck off after a disciplinary panel heard she had sex with a teenager from her Cardiff school while he was studying for his GCSEs.

Clare Horton, 33, sent the teenage boy messages on the social networking site while he was on study leave for his GCSE exams.

The mother-of-two included "selfie" pictures of herself in a lacy crop top, little black dress and plunging necklines while pouting on her Facebook pages.
A disciplinary hearing was told she met with the schoolboy for a revision time "rendezvous" before driving him back to her home for sex on the sofa.

The boy, known only as Pupil A, later told police he had sex with design and technology teacher Mrs Horton but didn't want to press charges because of his "strict religious beliefs".

Presenting officer Martyn Jones said: "The relationship in question was with a male student at the school – he was 16 at the time.
"He was in Facebook contact with Mrs Horton, then a teacher employed at the school.

"That led to them meeting up at the end of the school year – he came to her home and slept there.

"Mrs Horton's behaviour clearly amounted to a significant breach in the professional boundary between her and pupil A. This constitutes misconduct."
Mrs Horton, who was going through a bitter divorce, had worked at Fitzalan High School in Leckwith, Cardiff, for 10 years and was head of year-11 at the time.

A Professional Conduct Committee of the General Teaching Council of Wales heard that "a number" of pupils had messaged her on the social networking website.

The disciplinary panel were given details of her Facebook messages including her variety of personal photographs.

She arranged to meet Pupil A near his home in Cardiff and then drove him to her home 20 miles away in Newport, where she is accused of having sex with him.

She then dropped him back off at his home before going to pick up her two young children.

The teacher claimed all she took from him was "the hand of friendship" but rumours quickly spread in the school. She told the head mistress that she had "slept" with the boy and handed in her notice shortly after.

In a statement given to the disciplinary hearing in Cardiff Mrs Horton said she had committed "the ultimate sin", but maintained that they had not had sex and had simply chatted before falling asleep on the sofa for a couple of hours.
She said: "I was in an incredibly emotional state and sexual intercourse was the last thing on my mind. All I took from Pupil A was the hand of friendship.
"Because of what was going on at home, teaching was my only lifeline.
"To be told I was anything other than ugly fat useless and worthless was a safety blanket that I foolishly used.

"He was very kind and listened – I was just taking about what was going on with my ex-husband.

"He made me feel better."

Police investigated the relationship but the Crown Prosecution Service decided to take no further action.

However, the disciplinary hearing ruled Mrs Horton was found to have had an "inappropriate and sexual relationship" with the pupil.

She was given an indefinite prohibition order and told she would have to wait two years before reapplying to teach.

Panel chair Helene Mansfield said: "Mrs Horton displayed a lack of awareness of her responsibilities as a teacher and abused a position of trust."

A two year suspension sounds kind of lenient.

Also seems kind of odd that they were not charged under the UK's "position of trust" laws which make it illegal to engage in sexual activity with someone under the age of 18.

They say that people who post South Park references touch themselves late at night wearing old ladies underwear.

Nodin

All very odd. Can't imagine women ever having an interest in lads that young. Yet they clearly do betimes.

Dravokivich

The Dom wrote: »

A two year suspension sounds kind of lenient.

But then again, the primary issue is one of a position of trust. There doesn't seem to have been rape and the boy was of age for consent. How much airtime would this get if it wasn't a student/teacher thing?

SV

Niiiiiiice.

The Dom

Dravokivich wrote: »

There doesn't seem to have been rape and the boy was of age for consent.

The age of consent is 18 in the UK when someone is in a position of trust.

How much airtime would this get if it wasn't a student/teacher thing?

Lots if the sexes were reversed and more than likely jail time would have been involved:

Jail for public housemaster who seduced 16 Year Old Pupil

A public school housemaster who seduced a vulnerable 16-year-old pupil and became so infatuated that he bought her an ‘engagement ring’ was jailed yesterday.
Married Mark Westcott, 48, would take the girl for drives following evening ‘prep’ after they began an affair during a school ski trip.
The design and technology teacher, who was the girl’s housemaster, engaged in sexual acts with her inside a school room, in his car and at a Travelodge hotel.

He first targeted her by sending explicit text messages and pictures of himself naked after she turned to him for pastoral support.
His victim, now 17, who cannot be named for legal reasons, later told police he had bought her a ring and began referring to her as ‘Mrs Westcott’.
Westcott, a father who had taught at the school in the Bath area of Somerset for 20 years, was jailed for 16 months and told that he would never be able to work with children again

jimgoose

I am shocked and stunned and stunned and shocked. That the furken ape of a youngfella didn't keep his mouth shut and spoiled a good thing.

Dravokivich

The Dom wrote: »

The age of consent is 18 in the UK when someone is in a position of trust.

Which is what I said. Outside of that, there really isn't anything.

Nodin

jimgoose wrote: »

I am shocked and stunned and stunned and shocked. That the furken ape of a youngfella didn't keep his mouth shut and spoiled a good thing.

...proves hes 16 though.

ronan45

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIfOjkB17BA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3CgRH8RlJs

stampydmonkey

jimgoose wrote: »

I am shocked and stunned and stunned and shocked. That the furken ape of a youngfella didn't keep his mouth shut and spoiled a good thing.

...depends..she could have been an absolute munter

SV

stampydmonkey wrote: »

...depends..she could have been an absolute munter

Going by her picture there, nope.

gctest50

or here :

http://metro.co.uk/2013/11/21/teacher-struck-off-for-sleeping-with-pupil-16-after-seducing-him-with-raunchy-facebook-pictures-4195762/

The Dom

Dravokivich wrote: »

Which is what I said. Outside of that, there really isn't anything.

Fine but we're not "outside of that".

That's like saying this wouldn't be a story if not for the story.

Plus, she hasn't been charged - while other teachers who have sex with 16 year students in the UK, tend to be.

Matt_Trakker

lucky so-and-so,

http://metro.co.uk/2013/11/21/teacher-struck-off-for-sleeping-with-pupil-16-after-seducing-him-with-raunchy-facebook-pictures-4195762/

jimgoose

stampydmonkey wrote: »

...depends..she could have been an absolute munter

Nope. Proper little cracker. :cool:

stampydmonkey

SV wrote: »

Going by her picture there, nope.

Woo there...I take it back... I take it all back. That lads a clown

ScummyMan

PupilLAD

D1stant

Reverse the sexes in this story and the teacher would be labeled as a pervert.

Teacher is a good looking woman therefore pupil is a clown...

This is BS. He is a kid and her behavior could seriously f*ck him up

From the Telegraph article -

The boy, known only as Pupil A, later told police he had sex with design and technology teacher Mrs Horton but didn't want to press charges because of his "strict religious beliefs".

So his "strict religious beliefs" allowed him to have premarital sex with an older woman, but didn't allow him to press charges? Sounds like a pretty odd religion.

jimgoose

D1stant wrote: »

...This is BS. He is a kid and her behavior could seriously f*ck him up

True enough. If he was my youngfella I'd probably decide it was about time I brought him for a pint.

jimgoose

Deleted User wrote: »

...So his "strict religious beliefs" allowed him to have premarital sex with an older woman, but didn't allow him to press charges? Sounds like a pretty odd religion.

Ooh, I dunno - it sounds a bit like mine! :pac::pac::pac:

SV

D1stant wrote: »

Reverse the sexes in this story and the teacher would be labeled as a pervert.

Teacher is a good looking woman therefore pupil is a clown...

This is BS. He is a kid and her behavior could seriously f*ck him up

When I was 16 I would have fought an army with nothing but a toothpick to get the ride.

My name is URL

Matt_Trakker wrote: »

lucky so-and-so,

http://metro.co.uk/2013/11/21/teacher-struck-off-for-sleeping-with-pupil-16-after-seducing-him-with-raunchy-facebook-pictures-4195762/

Damn.. if that was on offer to me when I was 16 I don't think I'd have had any complaints!

Wossack

shocked and disgusted where were all these women when I was a young fella

Mr Freeze

SV wrote: »

When I was 16 I would have fought an army with nothing but a toothpick to get the ride.

Boards.ie Quote of the Year (for me) :pac:

gctest50

D1stant wrote: »

This is BS. He is a kid and her behavior could seriously f*ck him up

You can join the army in the UK at 16

http://www.army.mod.uk/join/20145.aspx

kjl

Look here is how it works.

A 30 year old man sleeps with a 16 year old girl, that's a crime.

A 30 year old woman sleeps with a 16 year old boy, that's a crime....we didn't get it on film.

The Dom

D1stant wrote: »

Reverse the sexes in this story and the teacher would be labeled as a pervert.

The language used in the story is much different also. Can't imagine a newspaper even bothering to print it if a male teacher said he he was lonely and got comfort from speaking to her about the troubles he was having with his wife etc. Yet, all the articles I have read keep referring to that aspect of it. No problem with them doing that though otherwise though. Contrast that with the article I already posted (note the underlined words which never tend to appear when the teacher is female):

Jail for the public school housemaster who seduced 16-year-old pupil

A public school housemaster who seduced a vulnerable 16-year-old pupil and became so infatuated that he bought her an ‘engagement ring’ was jailed yesterday.

He first targeted her by sending explicit text messages and pictures of himself naked after she turned to him for pastoral support.

His victim, now 17, who cannot be named for legal reasons, later told police he had bought her a ring and began referring to her as ‘Mrs Westcott’.

fluke

What is it with these young lads lately snitching on their hot seductive teachers? He loses legend cred the moment he opens his mouth on it, but perhaps the irony is the only way he can get legend status is by posting on facebook or telling people.

D-FENS

gctest50 wrote: »

You can join the army in the UK at 16

http://www.army.mod.uk/join/20145.aspx

It doesn't say where they get toothpick training....

SV

D-FENS wrote: »

It doesn't say where they get toothpick training....

I'm available for private lessons.

The Dom

fluke wrote: »

What is it with these young lads lately snitching on their hot seductive teachers?

I'd say it's less a case of snitching a more a case of.. boasting.

lertsnim

The Dom wrote: »

I'd say it's less a case of snitching a more a case of.. boasting.

Absolutely no doubt about it. If I found myself in a similar situation at 16 I would have told the whole world.

Specialun

would it be weird if I applied to go back to school in cardiff in 2 yrs?

fluke

The Dom wrote: »

I'd say it's less a case of snitching a more a case of.. boasting.

True enough but unfortunately boasting to mates = snitching on hot teacher i.e. jealous friend or whoever (person not getting sex) letting the cat out of the bag.

gerrybbadd

Niiiiiccceee. On all fairness though, what an idiot. Keep it shut, spill the beans, it's all good

Mint Aero

She's a ******* hot **** milf, cooooooooor i would **** in ****** in ***** and **** up *** :D:D:D

sbsquarepants

Is it just me or does she look like nidges missus?
Anyway, you get in trouble for saying this, but 16 year old me would have loved that!
In fact, Ms Keating, Ms Kelly and Ms Buckley if you're reading this - it's not too late for us........all 4 of us:D

Gannicus

jimgoose wrote: »

That the furken ape of a youngfella didn't keep his mouth shut and spoiled a good thing.

I know. I saw the pictures of her and she's pretty hot. I wish I had more teachers like that when I was in school.

Nodin wrote: »

...proves hes 16 though.

This is true. There's not many a teenage boy that would keep this a secret. I know I couldn't.

Dyr

I dont get it, teenagers get abused by christian brothers and they keep schtum for decades

they get the ride off a hot teacher and they can't wait to run their mouths

dumb bastids

folan

disturbing rise in pedophilia being reported these days.

SV

folan wrote: »

disturbing rise in pedophilia being reported these days.

This isn't paedophilia.

folan

SV wrote: »

This isn't paedophilia.

indeed, didnt realise that.

disturbing rise in teacher riding being reported these days.

SV

folan wrote: »

indeed, didnt realise that.

disturbing rise in teacher riding being reported these days.

Nice ninja edit there
and yes, where were they when I was in school..

folan

SV wrote: »

Nice ninja edit there

cheers, i decided to edit when i realised i have no idea what constitutes statutory rape anymore. i used to think it was riding anyone under 17, but apparently its not.

Whats with all the fancying school kids?

SV

folan wrote: »

cheers, i decided to edit when i realised i have no idea what constitutes statutory rape anymore. i used to think it was riding anyone under 17, but apparently its not.

Whats with all the fancying school kids?

Well it would be in Ireland, not so in England (16 is AOC there) but it's still illegal if the person over 18 is a person in a position of trust, which I guess a teacher is?

jimgoose

folan wrote: »

cheers, i decided to edit when i realised i have no idea what constitutes statutory rape anymore. i used to think it was riding anyone under 17, but apparently its not.

Whats with all the fancying school kids?

I blame Facebook. Reading about the fascinating lives and interests of all these teenagers has the average thirty-something teacher singing Ave Maria with her ladyparts. :cool:

cantdecide

Distinct lack of the ladies' opinions on this issue...

My opinion: she should be kept away from other children forever.

It sounds like she abused his position of thrust.

tritium

All well and good saying the lad git lucky etc. Afraid it doesn't make her any less of a sexual predator though. The idea she'd be ever let work in a classroom again is a bit disturbing.

Cuddlesworth

cantdecide wrote: »

Distinct lack of the ladies' opinions on this issue...

My opinion: she should be kept away from other children forever.

Because having sex with what I assume is a sexually mature 16 year old boy makes her a rampant pedophile who shouldn't be left alone with a 2 year old.