Originally posted by Sarah168
... but there is a rule or law somewhere that forbids student teacher relationships while both are still at school (as teacher or student)...now where are the law and legal eagles to elaborate on this ?
Yeah there is. Its tied in with the duty of care laws along with the stat rape rules (actually stat rape laws are different for teachers as the age is increased from the legal age for sex from 16 to 18 and there some other laws as well eg "in loco parentis" or in the role of the parent).
Basically, the law states that it is NOT OK for a teacher to initaiate or pursue a relationship with a student whilst still in school or to initiate or pursue a relationship with a person under 18 (which essentially means no 18 and unders at all).
Personally, I think its disgusting that it even occurs and Im more than aware of the rules cause I work in an all girls school...