A PARENT has removed her child from a Newport school following revelations about a teacher that emerged in a employment tribunal.

Robert Dickinson took his employer Maes Ebbw Special Needs School and Newport City Council to court over claims of discrimination, with three out of 47 claims being upheld.

When the teacher launched the employment tribunal, information about a previous disciplinary investigation came to light regarding the use of an after-school club camera.

It has been reported that these images included “inappropriate” photographs of adults taken during staff team-building school trips, with some pictures dating back to 2009.

Newport City Council confirmed that this disciplinary investigation was carried out with the independent body and was dealt with by the governing body.

A spokeswoman has confirmed the “outcome of the (employment) tribunal is now being fully reviewed by the governors and Newport City Council and consideration given to any further appropriate action”.

A Newport parent, who wished to remain anonymous, has expressed concern about Mr Dickinson who is reportedly still working at the school.

“I understand that the school couldn’t inform parents that the tribunal was going on and the school have said they can’t discuss it," she said.

“My biggest worry is that, as parents, were not told about this at all and the first we have heard of it is through media."

She added: “I have withdrawn my child and because of this another three parents are planning to do the same after finding out this morning.”

Maes Ebbw Special Needs School houses more than 150 children and young people from the ages of three to 19 and the school has three sites.

This includes a main site shared with Maesglas Primary and two other sites across Newport, including its satellite sites in Brynglas and the Maes Ebbw Bach site.

A Newport Council spokeswoman added: “Whenever any issues or concerns are identified, the council supports the school and governors in taking the appropriate action. We will continue to work closely with them to ensure the highest standards are met.

“The council and all its schools hold the wellbeing of pupils and staff in the highest regard and always endeavour to create a positive learning and working environment where equal opportunities are afforded to all.”