A former Midlands teacher has been banned from the profession for life after being convicted of sexually assaulting a pupil during a school trip.
Exploitation of Trust
Kevin Davies, 60, exploited his position of trust while working at Harry Carlton School in Leicestershire. A professional conduct panel of the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) found he breached teaching standards and committed serious misconduct.
The panel heard that Davies was in a position of power over the child, a relationship he abused. His offending, which began during a school trip, involved indecent assault and sexual activity with the schoolgirl.
Court Conviction and Sentencing
Davies admitted two counts of indecent assault on a girl under 16 in March 2022. In November 2024, he was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court to 18 months in prison.
The sentencing judge remarked that Davies' actions represented an "extreme example" of an abuse of trust, necessitating an immediate custodial sentence. Davies, who had no previous offences, was also ordered to remain on the sex offenders register for 10 years.
The court heard the sexual encounters with the pupil continued until 2002. Davies also admitted that the girl had performed a sex act on him and that he had kissed her.
Lifetime Prohibition from Teaching
Following a hearing in December 2025, the TRA panel issued Davies with a prohibition order, barring him from teaching indefinitely. This means he cannot teach in any school, sixth-form college, relevant youth accommodation, or children’s home in England.
The panel's report stated the order was "both proportionate and appropriate". It noted that while Davies had shown some accountability and remorse—apologising for the "hurt, pain and devastation" caused—the risk of repeating his behaviour could not be eliminated.
Davies worked at Harry Carlton School between September 1993 and August 2001. He later worked as a physics teacher at Concord College in Shrewsbury from September 2015 until October 2020.
The panel acknowledged the judge's comments that Davies had been an "excellent school teacher", but noted it had no direct evidence to attest to his professional record.
