TEACHER PAUL MANSELL STRUCK OFF FOR MESSAGING PUPILS
A teacher who messaged two female pupils on social media has been banned from the classroom.Paul Mansell was arrested after allegations of inappropriate contact first emerged in 2008, a professional conduct panel heard.No further action was taken.
In 2013, while teaching in Lichfield, it emerged Mr Mansell had exchanged messages on Snapchat with another pupil.
The panel issued a prohibition order after finding three allegations proved.The National College for Teaching and Leadership hearing in Coventry was told Mr Mansell admitted exchanging messages with a girl in 2013 while teaching at Friary School in Lichfield.
He also admitted using the pseudonym "Steve Baker" to message the girl on Snapchat, which, the panel said, was to "conceal the fact" he was contacting her.
