Rebecca Joynes was jailed for six-and-a-half years (Image: GMP)

A jailed teacher who had sex with two teenage boys refused to appear at a special conduct hearing which heard she caused "enormous damage" to the pupils. Rebecca Joynes was jailed for six-and-a-half years in July for the illicit relationships with the two boys.

The 31-year-old, of Pensby Avenue in Pensby, groomed one 15-year-old boy with a trip to the Trafford Centre, buying him a £345 belt from Selfridges. She then fell pregnant with another teenage boy, who she also began the relationship with when he was 15. The boys and the school, in Greater Manchester, can't be identified for legal reasons.

A professional conduct panel hearing took place today, Thursday. Joynes, who is still behind bars, was invited to attend the re

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