Crime

British Teacher banned for life after abused under age student

Published

11 months ago

January 17, 2024

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Kandice Barber, a former teacher at Princes Risborough School in Buckinghamshire, has been banned from the profession for life after having sex with a 15-year-old boy. Barber was jailed for six years and two months in 2021 for her crimes.

The married mother-of-three from Wendover, Buckinghamshire, professed her innocence despite being convicted. She threatened her victim and told him she would “take him down” if he told anyone.

Teacher Kandice Barber, 35, leaves Aylesbury Crown Court, Buckinghamshire, with her husband Daniel, after appearing accused of engaging in illegal sexual activity with a 15-year-old boy. PA Photo. Picture date: Monday September 14, 2020. Ms Barber has denied three counts of causing or inciting a child aged under 16 years to engage in a sexual act, one count of sexual communication with a child, one count of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activities while in a position of trust and one count of causing a child to watch a sexual act by a person in a position of trust. See PA story COURTS Barber. Photo credit should read: Steve Parsons/PA Wire — Barber was initially supported by her husband but the pair are now divorced Picture PA

Teacher Kandice Barber, 35, leaves Aylesbury Crown Court, Buckinghamshire, after being found guilty of two sex offence charges related to sending topless Snapchat pictures to a 15-year-old student. The jury were unable to reach verdicts on three more serious charges of causing or inciting a child aged under 16 to engage in a sexual act. PA Photo. Picture date: Tuesday September 15, 2020. See PA story COURTS Barber. Photo credit should read: Steve Parsons/PA Wire — She was convicted for her crimes in 2021 Picture PA

Barber Seduced the Boy with Explicit Messages and Topless Photos

Barber seduced the boy with explicit messages and topless photos, which was branded as “beyond despicable” by the trial judge. She flirted with the teen during a school assembly and sent other texts like “Do you like boobs or bum?”. Barber also sent a photo of herself on a bed surrounded by sex toys. The teaching standards panel heard she texted the teen on Snapchat: “You cannot make me blush while I am teaching now, poker face lol.”

Barber Threatened Her Victim

Barber told her victim she would “take him down” if he said senior members of staff. Her behaviour only came to light when one photo ended on the headteacher’s desk because so many people saw it. As a result, the child had become withdrawn and confined himself to his room. Her grooming and sexual exploitation of him were followed by threats and manipulation, demonstrating a callous and selfish disregard for her pupil’s wellbeing.

Barber Banned from the Classroom for Life Teacher

The Teaching Regulation Agency hearing found that Barber’s conduct was so egregious and harmful that it was fundamentally incompatible with her being allowed to teach in future. Sarah Buxcey, the education secretary, said that the lack of evidence of insight or remorse means there is some risk of repeating this behaviour, which puts the pupils’ future wellbeing at risk. The panel decided that the public interest considerations outweighed Barber’s interests.

Barber’s behaviour was beyond reprehensible and has resulted in her being banned from the profession for life. Her actions have caused significant harm to her victim and have demonstrated a complete disregard for his wellbeing. The public would rightly be appalled by her behaviour.