Former Belper School teacher sent pupil flirtatious emails and tried to meet her outside of school

Elliott Smith, who has been banned from the profession, admitted his actions were 'in pursuit of a sexual relationship with student A'

News Zena Hawley Agenda editor 13:18, 11 Nov 2025 Updated 13:30, 11 Nov 2025

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A Derbyshire teacher who sent flirtatious and indiscreet emails to a pupil, gave her presents and tried to meet her outside of school has been banned for life from teaching.

A Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) panel concluded that the actions of Elliott Smith, who was employed as an English teacher at Belper School from 2006 to 2023, were "all carried out by Mr Smith in pursuit of a sexu

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