An Whitchurch Paedophile employee at a primary school, Steven Jones, was discovered to have explicit photographs of youngsters, including those falling under the most severe classification. The man was promptly expelled from the school after the charges were found.
Steven Jones, a 51-year-old employee at Ynyshir Primary School in Porth, admitted to three charges of possessing indecent photos of children. There were 109 photographs in Category A, 150 in Category B, and 75 in Category C. There is no evidence to imply that any students from the school were shown in the photographs.
The accused, residing in The Philog, Whitchurch, Cardiff, was apprehended on September 26th of the previous year and confessed to the crimes. He received a 12-month prison sentence at Newport Crown Court on Wednesday and was also placed under a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and sex offender notification requirements for 10 years.
After the hearing, the headteacher of Ynyshir Primary School, Paula Phillips, sent a letter to the parents informing them that a member of the school’s teaching staff has admitted guilt to three charges of possessing indecent photos of children. This news is calamitous. The sentencing occurred today at Newport Crown Court.
“Following the conclusion of the criminal process, the school and its governing body, in collaboration with key council services, will initiate internal disciplinary procedures to assess the suitability of employment and make any required referrals to the relevant professional organisations, as deemed suitable.”
A representative from Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, speaking on behalf of the school, expressed that the occurrence has deeply disturbed and disgusted both the school and the broader community. Although it has been confirmed that the photos in question did not involve pupils from our school, it is clear that these crimes have had a significant impact on numerous individuals. We trust that the punishment handed down will assist those who have been affected. Upon being informed of the grave accusations and police involvement, the professionals promptly expelled the staff member from the school.
We express our gratitude to South Wales Police for their efforts in ensuring the safety of our children and communities. Our school will collaborate with our partners and families to guarantee the safety and well-being of our students, which is our utmost concern.
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