I would like to clarify some of the information contained in your article regarding the sentencing of James Lench (Monday, June 13).
While Mr Lench did complete a short work placement at Holt Farm Infant School he was never working unsupervised with any children nor were they ever left alone in his care.
Background police checks had been carried out before Mr Lench began his placement and the school had no reason to believe that he posed a risk.
No complaints or allegations about Mr Lench have come from any of the children attending Holt Farm Infant – or Junior School – and I wish to reassure parents that when their children attend our school they are safe, happy and secure.
Robin Goodier
Headteacher
Holt Farm Infant School
Ashingdon Road
Rochord
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