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A teacher has been struck off the teaching register over allegations she had a sexual relationship with a pupil in Dundee.A teacher has been struck off the teaching register over allegations she had a sexual relationship with a pupil in Dundee.
The move came after a General Teaching Council for Scotland disciplinary sub-committee hearing in Edinburgh.The move came after a General Teaching Council for Scotland disciplinary sub-committee hearing in Edinburgh.
It was alleged that teacher Angela Dunning, 31, had sexual intercourse with a pupil on or around 15 June 2007.It was alleged that teacher Angela Dunning, 31, had sexual intercourse with a pupil on or around 15 June 2007.
Ms Dunning maintains she did not have sex with the pupil, and intends to appeal the committee's decision.Ms Dunning maintains she did not have sex with the pupil, and intends to appeal the committee's decision.
The hearing, which lasted all day, was held in private, but a written statement was issued once the panel's decision was made.The hearing, which lasted all day, was held in private, but a written statement was issued once the panel's decision was made.
The committee found that the charge had been proved, and that Ms Dunning was guilty of misconduct.The committee found that the charge had been proved, and that Ms Dunning was guilty of misconduct.
The statement said: "The sub-committee considered the conduct fell within the definition of being disgraceful and dishonourable in the eyes of competent teaching colleagues of good repute.The statement said: "The sub-committee considered the conduct fell within the definition of being disgraceful and dishonourable in the eyes of competent teaching colleagues of good repute.
"The sub-committee directed that her name should be removed from the register."The sub-committee directed that her name should be removed from the register.
"This decision is subject to appeal to the Court of Session within 28 days.""This decision is subject to appeal to the Court of Session within 28 days."
It is understood Ms Dunning quit her job at Dundee's Braeview Academy following claims she had a relationship with a 17-year-old male pupil.It is understood Ms Dunning quit her job at Dundee's Braeview Academy following claims she had a relationship with a 17-year-old male pupil.
She has always denied the allegations, and no action was taken by the police.She has always denied the allegations, and no action was taken by the police.
A spokesman for Dundee City Council said: "This individual is no longer employed by Dundee City Council."