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A teacher at a prestigious private school in Oxford who viewed indecent images of children on his laptop has been given a suspended prison sentence.
Paul Dean, 66, who was head of English at the Dragon School, lost his job as a result of the police investigation.
The prep school said Dean's offences did not take place on its premises, or involve any of its students.
Among the school's notable alumni are John Betjeman, Hugh Laurie, Emma Watson, Jack Whitehall and Tim Henman.
'Rigorous safeguarding'
In a statement, it said: "As soon as the school was made aware of this police investigation, the individual was suspended with immediate effect and shortly afterwards his contract with Dragon School was terminated.
"Safeguarding children is the highest priority for the school and this responsibility is taken very seriously.
"Rigorous safeguarding procedures are in place at the school and have been inspected regularly for many years.
"We have worked in conjunction with the Local Authority Safeguarding Team and Thames Valley Police regarding this matter, following both school policy and all government guidance."
Dean, of Cunliffe Close, Oxford, admitted viewing three category A images - the most severe - three category B images and nine category C images.
At Oxford Magistrates' Court, he was given a six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years.
Paul Dean, 66, who was head of English at the Dragon School, lost his job as a result of the police investigation.
The prep school said Dean's offences did not take place on its premises, or involve any of its students.
Among the school's notable alumni are John Betjeman, Hugh Laurie, Emma Watson, Jack Whitehall and Tim Henman.
'Rigorous safeguarding'
In a statement, it said: "As soon as the school was made aware of this police investigation, the individual was suspended with immediate effect and shortly afterwards his contract with Dragon School was terminated.
"Safeguarding children is the highest priority for the school and this responsibility is taken very seriously.
"Rigorous safeguarding procedures are in place at the school and have been inspected regularly for many years.
"We have worked in conjunction with the Local Authority Safeguarding Team and Thames Valley Police regarding this matter, following both school policy and all government guidance."
Dean, of Cunliffe Close, Oxford, admitted viewing three category A images - the most severe - three category B images and nine category C images.
At Oxford Magistrates' Court, he was given a six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years.
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Jul 26 Word of the Day
Noun: a friend who is usually only called upon by a friend when a more primary/prominent friend is unavailable.
Taken from the term “second string” in an athletic competition situation. In football, if the star quarterback gets injured during a play, the second string is called off the bench to replace him/her. A “Second String Friend” is essentially benched until needed, if ever.
Synonyms: Plan B, Second Choice, Secondary Friend, Benched Until Needed
Taken from the term “second string” in an athletic competition situation. In football, if the star quarterback gets injured during a play, the second string is called off the bench to replace him/her. A “Second String Friend” is essentially benched until needed, if ever.
Synonyms: Plan B, Second Choice, Secondary Friend, Benched Until Needed
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