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   Why did Edinburgh Academy fail its pupils?

   • Academy 'failed its pupils in terrible ways' Alan McLean KC, representing the Edinburgh Academy Survivors group, told the hearing nine former pupils had taken their own lives. He described how pupils were subject to "disproportionate, sadistic corporal punishment", and violence and homophobic bullying was also common among pupils.

   Edinburgh Academy historical abuse: Private school apologises for

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   Did a private school apologise for 'brutal and unrestrained' historical abuse?

   • A private school in Edinburgh has apologised for "brutal and unrestrained" historical abuse. Claims were made against 20 teaching staff at Edinburgh Academy. They included a child being beaten with a cricket bat, another pupil suffering a "small bleed on the brain", a child being strangled and boys being paid to swim naked.

   Edinburgh Academy apologises for 'brutal' historical abuse - BBC

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   Should schools be safe if a child has been abused?

   • In a statement, Edinburgh Academy said: "Like any right-minded person we are appalled by the reports of historical abuse. "Schools should be safe places for children and we encourage anyone who has been the victim of abuse to contact the police.

   'I can't bear his blood in me' - sex abuser's daughter - BBC

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2. www.bbc.com › news › uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fifeEdinburgh Academy apologises for 'brutal' historical abuse - BBC

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   Aug 30, 2023 · In an apology, Edinburgh Academy acknowledged the "brutal and unrestrained" violence and admitted "serious sexual abuse was widespread". PA Media Broadcaster Nicky Campbell spoke about his...

   • 'I can't bear his blood in me' - sex abuser's daughter - BBC

     Jenny, who is now 64, says the conversations with abuse...

   • Abuse survivors condemn Edinburgh Academy ahead of inquiry - BBC

     Survivors of abuse have branded Edinburgh Academy "a cesspit...

3. www.bbc.co.uk › news › uk-scotland-67697556Five men charged over abuse at Edinburgh Academy - BBC News

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   Dec 12, 2023 · Five men, aged between 69 and 90, have been arrested and charged in connection with historical abuse at Edinburgh Academy. The men are alleged to have abused young people at the school over a...

4. www.bbc.co.uk › news › uk-scotland-edinburgh-eastNicky Campbell 'wept' as judge said teacher was an abuser

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   Mar 27, 2024 · John Brownlee beat students at Edinburgh Academy with wooden bats and pushed one boy down a flight of stairs during a campaign of physical violence.

5. www.bbc.co.uk › news › articlesEdinburgh Academy did not retain historical sexual abuse ...

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   Nov 30, 2023 · Barry Welsh said letters detailing a litany of physical and sexual abuse at Edinburgh Academy in the 1970s were no longer kept. More than 20 former teachers and staff at the school have been...

6. news.sky.com › story › edinburgh-academy-historicalEdinburgh Academy historical abuse: Private school apologises ...

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   Aug 30, 2023 · The private school admitted "serious sexual abuse was widespread" and expressed regret for allowing a teacher to continue working despite allegations. The teacher, Iain Wares, faces 74 charges and is being extradited from South Africa.