KEITH BAILEY FROM COTTINGHAM SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT AT BISHOP BURTON COLLEGE, EAST YORKSHIRE
A farm worker from Cottingham, employed at Bishop Burton College in East Yorkshire, has been convicted of sexually assaulting two students.Keith Bailey, 56, of Dunswell Road, Cottingham, was sentenced to 22 months in prison at Grimsby Crown Court on Friday, November 19.
Bailey was employed in a support role on the college’s on-site farm.
He was suspended in 2018 following initial allegations and has since been formally dismissed from his position.
Bishop Burton College’s CEO and principal, Bill Meredith, stated, "A court case against a previous staff member at Bishop Burton College concluded with a sentencing hearing at Grimsby Crown Court.
The college would like to commend the bravery of those who came forward to enable this case to come to trial.
The college offered to support the victims along with the police in this matter.
The college deeply regrets the distress caused to the students involved." He added, "The staff member was suspended from the college in December 2018, when the incidents were first reported.
The staff member never returned to work after this date.
Normal rigorous employment checks were undertaken on the staff member when they were recruited.
Subsequent training and updates on safeguarding were provided by the college.
In spite of these measures, the incidents reported occurred, and as a result, the college has reviewed all aspects of its safeguarding systems and has sought external advice." Meredith concluded, "The college has cooperated fully with the police and local authority throughout the investigation and will continue to prioritize the welfare and safety of all students and staff."
