Overview
- Teacher Regulation Agency chief Marc Cavey ordered an indefinite prohibition on Lianne Barclay with no right to apply for restoration.
- The panel found Barclay’s contact with a child under 16—who was not her pupil—was sexually motivated and breached safeguarding boundaries.
- Evidence included messages and voice notes with phrases such as "I was horny," "Can't wait for a cuddle," "you're mine," and "Brilliant, you gay yet??"
- Barclay was suspended on September 2, 2019, resigned on August 31, 2020, and the police investigation concluded with no further action on April 26, 2021.
- In submissions to the panel, Barclay said the child was a family friend, denied sexual intent, alleged discrimination, and has since worked outside education.