The Derby Telegraph reported last month that an investigation had been launched involving a staff member who is now on indefinite leave. Lenon supports the present government's attempt to give vocational education its own brand: T-levels.. "A school like I ran," he says, "offers maybe 15 A-level courses and that's it. These comprised:[91][92] the footings of areas of the priory remain in some areas, uncovered during construction work in 1922; the bases of a cluster of columns of the former chancel and chapels; fragments of an arch belonging to the former pulpitum, moved to their current position in 1906;[91] fragments of the door surrounds of both the chapter house and warming room. [139], The Charity Commission expressed "serious concerns" about safeguarding in 2018 after it received a sequence of serious incident reports from Repton School early in that year, specifically:[140], In September 2022, 3 governors resigned en block over safeguarding issues at the school; these were new addition safeguarding issues to those set out above that came to light after the jailing of Simon Clague.[153]. New Headmaster for Repton School 20 Jul 2018 Mr Semmence succeeds Mr Alastair Land who leaves Repton in March 2019 to take up the headship of Harrow School. Read more about her. Repton School Headmaster, Mark Semmence, has appointed Emma Bateman as Chief Operating Officer. In his final weeks and towards the close of the academic year, tributes from parents and pupils, past and present, have flooded in praising John for his years of dedication to the school. With 1000 years of education history behind us, the traditional values of encouraging pupils to aim high whilst showing respect for all are still of utmost importance, however Repton is undoubtedly modern in terms of practice and outlook. Likes. [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. 1957 The Queen and Prince Philip make an official visit to Repton School to make the 400 year anniversary of the school's establishment. The headmaster of St Kevin's College in Melbourne, Stephen Russell, resigns and dean of sport Luke Travers is stood down following a Four Corners story about the school's response to the grooming . The Brothers. John joined the school in September 1991 and was tasked with merging Tilery Infants and Tilery Juniors, which became Tilery Primary School. [76] In 2022, this event was branded "a flop", with organisers stating "audience for many of the speakers were woefully smallEverywhere was completely thin. The panel heard that the teacher was responsible with other staff for organising a social event at the school on the evening of December 6, 2014. Busloads of Teessiders shipped around for aggressive door-to-door sales, Trading standards have warned of 'Nottingham knockers' making door-to-door sales conning and intimidating householders, Familiar name returning to Yarm High Street - but sadness as eatery with 'heart and soul' moves on, Marshalls has been serving everything from global parmos to cocktails since 2021 - but a 'to let' sign has now gone up, Controversial development corporation to go ahead with government backing despite objections, Labour has refused to support the scheme prompting criticism from prominent Tories. 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 way in which pupils were preyed upon so cynically was no more acceptable in the 1990s than it is now, but standards of safeguarding across the sector have changed dramatically and our message is clear: if anyone in our community wishes to talk to us about their experience while a pupil here then we guarantee they will be heard, and that what they say will be taken extremely seriously and acted upon. 1,108 Followers. [6] As the school was free until 1768, it is unclear how teaching was afforded, though the headmaster kept cattle in a room within the school around this period. Chips. [19][20], In 1917, the writers Christopher Isherwood and Edward Upward began their time at Repton. There has been some confusion about this issue. Careful. [15] In this decade, the chapel was enlarged, the Science Block, the Gymnasium, Armoury, Shooting Range and Swimming Bath were built, and the Priory 'Tithe' Barn turned into the Art School. Mr Land has been appointed as the next headmaster at Harrow School. Repton has partnerships with John Port Spencer Academy, Etwall, and Repton Primary School.[97]. 127 Following. [7], By the 1830s, some of the changes of reforming schoolmaster of Rugby School, Thomas Arnold, were being implemented at the school. [50][51] In November 2019, Libby Lane, Lord Bishop of Derby was appointed visitor of Repton School. Derbyshire Live asked the school, which charges 11,000 per term, how Clague, of The Pastures, Repton, was able to have sexual relationships with multiple underage girls without arousing suspicion during the 90s. John Mitchell, 41, put his hand on the pupil's bottom and told. She said: Hes dedicated his whole life to the school. 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. [23], The writer Roald Dahl attended in the 1930s. [7] A pupil's letter home in 1728 relates to his father that the headmaster, George Fletcher, would withhold meals from the boys if they were unable to recite scripture. This prompted one to allege a teacher still there had engaged in sexual activity with two friends at about the same time. He took the melody from Hubert Parry's 1888 contralto aria "Long since in Egypt's plenteous land" in his oratorio Judith. It would bring to four the number of employees or former employees of the top public school who have had accusations made against them. 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A National College of Teaching and Leadership (NCTL) disciplinary panel in Coventry has now banned him from teaching for a minimum of two years, after finding him guilty ofunacceptable professional conduct. Former students have included Roald Dahl and Jeremy Clarkson. Pupil A stated that Mitchell said: 'Do you find this weird?' [32] Airmen were billeted in Mitre House during the war. [27] He was also, along with other boys at the school, used as a product tester for Cadbury who were located close by, and it has been speculated that this helped to inspire Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. [5] The social mix of the early school was very broad. SPIRIT OF PLACE. [36][37] He was later expelled for "drinking, smoking and generally making a nuisance" of himself. Nagl has become a lightning rod of controversy since August 11, when an open letter . Are Derbyshire police investigating any other alleged incidents of abuse of underage girls at Repton in the 90s. The cane was put down and the headmaster began filling his pipe from a tin of tobacco. Welcome to Repton Abu Dhabi! Ms Millions said: 'I have considered the matter of a review period. Gollancz was later dismissed from the school. 16:17 GMT 15 Mar 2016. The former headmaster of Manhattan's elite Dalton School took a 14-year-old from a broken home under his wing in the 1980s and sexually abused her, a new lawsuit claims . Boston Latin School headmaster Lynne Mooney Teta has resigned and will leave at the end of the school year, which is Friday. As a farewell gift to him, the children have put together a special performance that will be recorded and John will be given the video as a memento. [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. [48] Alastair Land was headmaster from 2016 to 2019 and was succeeded as headmaster by Mark Semmence. [56] Notable sporting former pupils include the 1932 Wimbledon tennis finalist, Bunny Austin, and several first-class cricketers. Three governors have resigned after Repton School (pictured) declined to sack a teacher. [14], In 1907, a gymnasium was added. He had intimate relationships with three teenage girls, Derby Crown Court heard. [49], In September 2019, the school began using an AI service called AS Tracking in order to monitor students' mental health. As a historic, independent boarding school, Repton offers wide-ranging curriculums for pupils aged 3-18. [6], Buildings at the site of Repton Priory were granted for the school in 1559 by Gilbert Thacker. Lecturer Martyn retires after almost four decades spent teaching thousands of students, Rishi Sunak urged to lower pension age to 'free up jobs' for the young, Who can you spot? The headteacher of the prestigious Repton School is leaving to take up a new role. Hes always been at the forefront of everything, whether thats managing the football teams, coaching, being a mentor, everything. [29] He led the school during one of the most difficult periods of its history, when mounting debts and falling numbers, together with the effects of the war, led to questions as to the continuing viability of the institution; Clarke was obliged to close departments and two houses (The Cross and Latham). Repton is steeped in history and has been a seat of learning for a thousand years. Michael Clarke, who left the school to pursue an ecclesiastical career and became Provost of Birmingham Cathedral. Role Resigned Director Appointed on 28 April 2020 Resigned on 11 August 2021 Nationality British . A married teacher who groped a 16-year-old schoolgirl at an elite private school has been banned from the classroom indefinitely. [59], In October 2018, Repton announced a complete 6million renovation of the school's sporting facilities, including a new sports hall and a new strength and conditioning gymnasium. 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. [136], In 2014, Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court fined the school 10,000 following a guilty plea to a health and safety charge after an incident of negligence. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. He built a team of like minded people, who under his leadership, captured childrens interest and enthusiasm with a vast range of stimulating learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom, including sports, drama performances and residential visits. FROM our HEADMASTER AND CEO. They both had stints as 'directeurs . kX^^' > /', ..^^ -s^ '\ ''^^ ' -V -> -o ,'0- .-^.^:'"" o 0' ^>^ ^^ ,^\ \^ '^. According to its website, fees at the school for the 2017-18 term for boarders were 11,569 per term. That member of staff is no longer carrying out any school duties, according to an email sent out to parents. Repton School; Repton; Derbyshire; DE65 6FH ; 01283 559200; SCHOOL INFORMATION. "Repton School governors congratulate Mr Land on his appointment to this prestigious role and wish him and his family all the very best. He left Brighton in 2006 to become a Housemaster at Repton, before joining Wellington in September 2013. 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. He totally deserved it, but I wonder if the board was just . 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The panel heard that when Mitchell drove the girl home, he put his hand on her leg and moved it up towards the hem of her dress, before pulling it away. [119][120] Around 200 pupils were extras in the 1939 film. 3 governors resigned en block over safeguarding issues at the school; . Funds raised are distributed to a range of local and national charities chosen by representatives of both communities. Sign up to Teesside Live's newsletter here. The school, which includes author Roald Dahl and former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson among its alumni, caters for male and female boarding and day pupils aged 13 to 18. As the school marks its sixth academic year this September, its Rose Campus, which accommodates children from FS1 to Year 1 is delighted to welcome Kevin Hannah. By 1st July eight boys had increased to 18, by September there were 30 and this had jumped to 50 by the end of the year. John, who lives in Hartlepool, will retire on Monday, July 19 after serving almost 30 years with the Stockton school. By 1957, the school was in better health: full with 470 pupils. Headteacher John Repton with some of the pupils after the last Ofsted inspection. But a letter written by Sue Fish, former chief constable of Nottinghamshire, to the chairman of governors, Mark Shires, said she had no option but to resign due to the teachers continued employment. [88], Repton Priory was a 12th-century Augustinian foundation. At Repton, we all aim for, A number of headmasters of Repton went on to senior Church of England positions in the 20th century. Emily Chan For Mailonline [40], In the early 1980s, the old Sanatorium was converted into a Music School. Read more: Lecturer Martyn retires after almost four decades spent teaching thousands of students. He later stated that he "couldn't get over it" and has "never got over it. 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