Mitchell has the right to appeal to the High Court against the findings and the decision. [67][68][69], In February 2020, Repton announced Scott Talbot, former Olympian and coach for the New Zealand and Australian national swim squads, as the school's director of swimming. 'I agree with the panel that the conduct on the part of Mr Mitchell amounted to a gross error of judgment on one day. All of the schools involved were ordered to abandon this practice, pay a nominal penalty of 10,000 each and to make ex-gratia payments totalling three million pounds into a trust designed to benefit pupils who attended the schools during the period in respect of which fee information had been shared. Careful. A married teacher who groped a 16-year-old schoolgirl at an elite private school has been banned from the classroom indefinitely. ADMISSIONS. "[9], In 1874, local village children began attending the school, along with boarders. [162] Some of the staff at the school have been vocal about the issue of speeding traffic in the village of Repton and have participated in public speed gun enforcement. [77][78], The school's theatre was used for various performances during a time of closure of a theatre space in the Derby Guildhall, operated by the local authority in Derby. 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An integrated inspection took place in March 2014, finding the school to be "exceptionally successful in achieving its aims the quality of the pupils' achievements is excellent". Then the pipe-filling business and the lecture went on for maybe 30 seconds. They are licensed to use the Repton School "brand" and enter into a services agreement with RISL, which provides a full range of educational services and academic oversight. Whilst any allegation involving sexual misconduct is serious, this was not a case where a physical sexual relationship had taken place. A headmaster at one of Britain's leading private schools has resigned following a long-running row with parents and former students over his alleged draconian methods. Play it now! We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Two of Dahl's sisters actually had appendicitis - Astri died from it in 1920, and half-sister Ellen survived it in 1925. At the time, the school considered that this tended to "undermin[e] the authority of the teachers by encouraging the pupils to ask questions." In August 2018, one of these individuals, Jeremy Woodside, a 28-year-old former organist at the school, was placed on the, On 29 January 2018, police arrested a member of staff on suspicion of attempting, On 14 March 2018, a second police investigation into a staff member, relating to safeguarding concerns, was launched, On 26 March 2018, allegations against a further two members of staff were reported, In February 2022, a former teacher at the school, Simon Clague, pleaded guilty to multiple indictments for, This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 19:36. [11], Geoffrey Fisher became headmaster in 1914. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Repton School; Repton; Derbyshire; DE65 6FH ; 01283 559200; SCHOOL INFORMATION. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. However, Repton was excluded from the commission's 1864 report, thus excluding the school from the 1868 Public Schools Acts. He was cautioned by police on February 16 for an abuse of a position of trust in engaging in sexual activity with the pupil. The headteacher of the prestigious Repton School is leaving to take up a new role. We've launched our very own app for Android and Apple devices which can be tailored to deliver the news and sport that you're interested in. to which she replied: 'Yes, because you are married and have four children.'. Repton School has said that it is "profoundly sorry", has welcomed Clague's imprisonment and told former pupils that any concerns they raise about their experiences at the school will be. We look forward to welcoming Emma and her family to Repton & Foremarke in July. The building has since been nominated for Excellence in Design by the East Midlands Bricks Awards. Email: info@repton-pri.derbyshire.sch.uk. It started with the arrival of two girls in 1970. Headteacher John Repton with some of the pupils after the last Ofsted inspection. [19][20], In 1917, the writers Christopher Isherwood and Edward Upward began their time at Repton. John Gammell took office as headmaster in 1968 and during his tenure girls began to be educated at Repton. [18] A war memorial was unveiled on major general Sir John Burnett-Stuart, director of military operations and intelligence, and dedicated by Edwyn Hoskyns, Bishop of Southwell on 1 November 1922. John was never afraid of being an innovator, he always approached every new project with enthusiasm.. John Mitchell, 41, put his hand on the pupil's bottom and told. The post included a retweet that read, "BREAKING: Jim Best is out as headmaster of the Dalton School." (RELATED: Megyn Kelly: Elizabeth Warren 'Scored A Goal Against Herself' With DNA Test) BREAKING: Jim Best is out as headmaster of the Dalton School. Read more about her. Dubai, UAE: (August, 2017): Repton School Dubai, part of Evolvence Knowledge Investments (EKI) and a partner school of the renowned Repton School in the United Kingdom, announced the appointment of Mr. David Cook as Headmaster. Repton and Repton Prep have always enjoyed a very close relationship and in 2020, the schools became a through-school with the aim of securing the very best pupil outcomes. WELCOME to REPTON. Imposing an indefinite ban on behalf of Education Secretary, Nicky Morgan, the head of teacher misconduct at the NCTL, Jayne Millions, said she considered an indefinite ban both 'proportionate and appropriate'. A new chemistry block and workshops were added within the precinct, as well as extensive alterations to the science block. The portfolio of overseas schools comprises: Repton has a junior school, named Repton Prep, which was founded in 1940. Will teachers who worked at Repton during the period the abuse took place and are still at the school teaching now be involved in any sort of investigation or questioning regarding the culture, behaviour and incidents that took place in the 90s? Were there any concerns raised at the time that underage female Repton pupils would visit a male teacher at his home? Do you hate foreplay? The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. And, as the Derby Telegraph previously reported, a separate Repton School staff member was arrested at the end of January on suspicion of attempting sexual contact with a child who was not at the school. 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Chair of governors, Liz Miller said: It has been a privilege and a pleasure to work alongside such an astute man and ever the consummate professional, who back in 1991 had a vision to enable all pupils to enjoy their time at Tilery Primary and achieve their full potential socially, emotionally and intellectually. John Repton, headteacher at Tilery Primary School, on his first day in September 1991, John Repton, headteacher at Tilery Primary School, is retiring after 30 years, John Repton with some of the children during the annual Lantern Parade. Due to this conflict, local village boys stopped attending Repton, which the headmaster at the time said was "mainly for the sake of the village boys [to mitigate a] constant fear of their being ill-treated. Thomas and his wife and Miss Susan Todd. Maintenance Plumber - Repton Senior Permanent, Full Time Apply by 19 Mar, 2023 Teacher of Biology Permanent, Full Time Apply by 10 Mar, 2023 Director of Music - Repton Prep In 1642, the school commenced an action against the Thacker family, and, in 1670, a wall was built to keep the two parties apart. The school has had the following royal visits: In September 2005, the school was one of fifty independent schools operating independent school fee-fixing, in breach of the Competition Act, 1998. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Also the Headmaster was a VERY hypocritical person, he would always preach about God and forgiviness of sins and mercy, but then he would cane the pupils at Repton if they did anything bad.. 'The school co-operated fully with the relevant authorities and all appropriate arrangements were put in place to ensure that pupils were safeguarded. It was dissolved in 1538. We are ambitious for every one of our pupils; Repton Sofia is small enough to ensure that the talents of each individual are nurtured and valued, yet large enough to compete on the international arena across academia, music, the arts and sport. Gollancz was later dismissed from the school. Term Dates; Staff List; Governing Body; Inspection Reports; School . Paedophile Clague, who taught at the exclusive boarding school for decades, was jailed for seven years and 11 months at Derby Crown Court yesterday after a lengthy three-year investigation that forced the victims to relive the trauma of his abuse. John joined the school in September 1991 and was tasked with merging Tilery Infants and Tilery Juniors, which became Tilery Primary School. [92][93] and largest surviving portion of the priory known as "Prior Overton's Tower", which is post 1437; largely altered, it has been incorporated into a 19th-century building. [116][117][118], The school has twice, in the 1930s and 1980s respectively, represented the fictional Brookfield School in a 1939 film and a 1984 BBC version of Goodbye, Mr. Hes always adopted an open door policy from day one, its a lovely welcoming atmosphere. Alumni of Repton School are known as Old Reptonians. 'The panel considered that a period of two years was sufficient, and that it may also be sufficient for Mr Mitchell to demonstrate that, over such a period, he had developed strategies which would ensure that, when working under stress, there would be no repetition of such behaviour.'. We believe in the pursuit of academic excellence and success, but not at the expense of an all-round . [60] Repton's football team also won The 2018 ISFA Barry Burns Northern Eights Competition. Funds raised are distributed to a range of local and national charities chosen by representatives of both communities. Ex police chief and barrister Kathryn Stone has quit Repton School, Derbyshire It comes after the school declined to sack a teacher despite claims by ex-pupil Sue Fish, ex Nottinghamshire. In Boy Dahl mentions learning the symptoms from Ellen, but in Treglown's biography it only mentions Astri. "Over the next 12 months Mr Land will continue to lead Repton School with his customary vigour and determination. 127 Following. That member of staff is no longer carrying out any school duties, according to an email sent out to parents. Contact the school office for our parent email address . 16:17, 29 MAR 2018 The accusations have been made about staff at Repton School Allegations have been made about two more members of staff at Repton School, it is understood. Role Resigned Director Appointed on 28 April 2020 . [134], Female staff members were paid 5657% less than their male coworkers at the school in 2018,[135] and 50% less in 2019. [87] The subsequent integrated regulatory compliance and educational quality inspection in 2020 found that Repton met all regulatory compliance standards and was awarded the highest rating in each area. [46] Around this time, the old Squash Courts were made into a new gallery and textiles studio for the Art department. Read the disturbing messages Grace Tame claims the teacher Britain's strictest headteacher hits back at Ofsted after Jon Clarke For The Daily Mail Investigations Unit. 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Ms Millions said: 'I have considered the matter of a review period. Educated at The Royal Grammar School, Newcastle and Haileybury, and having read Classics at Cambridge, James started his career under Anthony Seldon at Brighton College, becoming Head of Classics at the age of 23 and then Head of Sixth Form. [21] In the 1920s, the poet Vernon Watkins was sent to Repton. It was basically a system of slavery and I hated seeing the young lads literally trembling with fear". [17], 1,912 former pupils of the school served in the First World War, of whom 355 died in service. Mr Semmence succeeds Mr Alastair Land who leaves Repton in March 2019 to t Parents Staff Pupils Old Reptonians Repton Foundation Enquire Visit Us Celebrations also included concerts featuring Michael Ball and Bryan Ferry. [39], In the 1980s, Chris Adams was at the school and subsequently observed, "The ingrained hierarchy whereby the older boys would subject the younger pupils to a lot of misery through the system of fagging. Repton School Life's Tweets. Not long after this, relations between the school and the Thacker family began to deteriorate due to a conflict of interest in accessibility. The ability to balance the academic, the pastoral and the co-curricular is what sets apart an independent school from the rest, says Alastair Land, Headmaster of Repton School. 07. [121] Similarly, pupils appeared as extras in the 1984 BBC version. See for yourself by trying this new quiz devised by cardiologists 'They told me anyone wearing Trump has to go now': Ron DeSantis book signing event in Florida turns ugly when security guard is ordered to boot pro-Donald supporters - as tension between Republican rivals escalates, Another close call! 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