Education secretary Bridget Phillipson said Gregory Hill's convictions and conduct made him "unsuitable" to run a school or serve as the governor of one.

Her ruling added: "He has also engaged in relevant conduct, including failing to follow statutory safeguarding procedures and creating an unsafe environment for children and staff.

"In the opinion of the secretary of state, these relevant convictions and this relevant conduct make Mr Hill unsuitable to take part in the management of an independent........

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