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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." |
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