Overview
- Lara Simpson, 26, was struck off the teaching register earlier this year after an investigation into a prolonged deception about terminal leukaemia and a fabricated death.
- She is now reported to be running LAS Dance Collective in Thurso, which advertises recreational classes, including ballet, for children from age three.
- Highland Council has promoted the dance centre locally and declined to comment on staffing matters, citing confidentiality and data protection.
- Former colleagues expressed anger and shock, saying she should not be in charge of children after deceiving pupils and staff over several years.
- The deception included posing as relatives to announce her 'death', using medical props and a wheelchair, staging a fake wedding, and was exposed after returned hospice gifts and a sighting at a community run.