Overview

• Two Lambrook pupils are accused of sexually assaulting a classmate during a recent school trip, prompting a child safeguarding referral.
• A police spokesman confirmed the force is investigating an allegation of sexual assault by touching following a report from the school.
• Chairman of governors Patrick Burrowes has appointed an independent investigator to review the school’s handling of the incident.
• The alleged victim’s parents have declined to sign the school’s risk assessment intended to keep the three children apart, deeming it inadequate.
• The parents are exploring legal action against Lambrook for alleged negligence and safeguarding failures.