Teacher"s relationship with boy, 16, exposed when they visited sexual health clinic

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John Hall

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Teacher: Kelly Ann-Marie Burgess, 26, admitted a series of sex offences against a teenage pupil

A female drama teacher had her relationship with a 16-year-old pupil discovered when the pair were caught visiting a sexual health clinic together.

Kelly Ann-Marie Burgess, from Newport in Gwent, admitted four counts of adult breach of trust and sexual activity with a boy aged 16 and 17 at North Somerset Courthouse in Weston-super-Mare this morning.

The court heard how the 26-year-old’s offences were exposed when the victim told a nurse at a sexual health clinic that he was in a sexual relationship with a teacher.

The offences took place at a school in north Somerset where Burgess was in a ‘position of trust’ in relation to the boy.

She sexually touched the teenager, ‘not reasonably believing he was aged 18 or over’, charges state.

Prosecuting, Michael Collins told magistrates: ‘The defendant and the child had attended a sexual health clinic where the child made some revelations to the practice nurse that he was or had been in a sexual relationship with a 25-year-old teacher and mentioned the defendant by name.’

‘The practice nurse explained that this caused her obvious concerns and there was a protocol which may mean she might need to make a referral in relation to this.’

Mr Collins said the child left the room and returned with the defendant, who provided a false name to the nurse.

A police investigation began and Burgess was arrested on August 28.

Police carried out a search at the teacher’s home and her mobile phone was seized. Mr Collins said the phone received a text message from the boy while en route to the police station.

The text read: ‘Got the police round. Don’t text back, don’t be scared.’

‘Just get the story straight for when they come for you.’ 

Denial: Burgess (pictured) initially claimed she accompanied the victim to the sexual health clinic after he had a relationship with a girl of the same age

Court: Kelly Ann-Marie Burgess, from Newport in Gwent, admitted four counts of adult breach of trust and sexual activity with a boy aged 16 and 17 at North Somerset Courthouse (pictured) this morning

Message: While investigating, police carried out a search at Kelly Burgess’ home and her mobile phone was seized. The court heard the phone received a text message from the boy while en route to the police station

Burgess initially denied she was involved with the boy and claimed she had accompanied him to the sexual health clinic after a relationship between him and a girl of the same age.

Officers then discovered back-ups of deleted files from Burgess’s phone on her work station, Mr Collins said.

‘She was interviewed again. She confirmed they had begun a relationship in January,’ the prosecutor said.

‘She stated she wasn’t aware there was anything illegal because, as far as she was concerned, he had reached the age of consent.’

Mr Collins said the sentencing point for the charges started at 18 months and therefore the case should be sent to Bristol Crown Court.

Representing Burgess, Sue Cameron said: ‘We are not opposed to the matter being sent to the Crown Court for sentence.’

‘There are mitigating factors that I won’t go into today.’

Mrs Jane Corke, chair of magistrates, adjourned the case for sentencing.

‘Kelly Burgess, having considered and heard the facts in this case, it clearly deserves more punishment than we are able to give,’ she said.

Kelly Ann-Marie Burgess’ offences were exposed when the pair attended a sexual health clinic together

Sacked: A spokeswoman for North Somerset Council said Kelly Burgess had now lost her job at the school

‘We are therefore committing you to the crown court at Bristol…Until then you are being given unconditional bail.’

Burgess will next appear at Bristol Crown Court on April 7.

A spokeswoman for North Somerset Council said Burgess had lost her job at the school where she worked.

‘The school takes safeguarding issues very seriously and this was an isolated incident,’ the spokeswoman said.

‘The individual teacher abused her position of trust. The school followed the correct procedures and has co-operated fully with the police.

‘The teacher concerned is no longer employed by the school and has not worked at the school since August last year.’

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C0BO,

Northolt, United Kingdom,

12 hours ago

It looks like Female teachers having sex with male pupils is the new sex education now a days.

Fifilew,

Preston,

12 hours ago

Years of teacher training gone in a matter of months and all because she couldn’t differentiate between being a teacher and friend/lover. The world is going bonkers…what happened to morals and standards? May not have been illegal but was most certainly not the right thing to do.

Thats about right,

tuxtla, Mexico,

12 hours ago

i never had that luck when i was a kid….

colbro,

S Wales, United Kingdom,

12 hours ago

I cannot understand why such an attractive young girl would start a relationship with a pupil with all the apparent dangers Did,en’t she realize there was a 99% chance of them getting caught. If she wanted sex with a younger boy I’m sure she would have no problems finding one she’d like. All she had to do would be to make sure he was,en’t a pupil in the school she taught in, and over 16. Then she would not have been in this situation. were she’s lost her career, and her reputation, what a silly girl.

Laura,

Bingley, UK,

12 hours ago

What’s going on? There’s loads of this at the minute. It makes me feel sick, what does an adult woman get out of a relationship with a boy that age? Sick.

mark adam,

South London, United Kingdom,

12 hours ago

whats wrong with these women

keep seeing this a lot recently

poppy12,

east yorks,

12 hours ago

Tut tut. Another teacher betraying their position of trust.

Mary H,

Aylesbury,

12 hours ago

Sorry but I have no idea what these adult women see in these young boys. Just no way. What are they after sex or something with a young boy ? Just disgusting. n

Steve,

Toronto, Canada,

12 hours ago

I’ve never understood why a 26 year old woman would find someone who’s 16 years old attractive? I simply don’t get it.

test,

test, United Kingdom,

12 hours ago

Her mummy and daddy look pleased with there daughter

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Teacher"s relationship with boy, 16, exposed when they visited sexual health clinic