However, if conditions worsen but the site remains open, pupil safety concerns are bound to be raised.

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Space given to corridors, halls and canteens will shrink, prompting concerns about the impact on pupil behaviour.

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In 2008, several school employees expressed concerns about the relationship between Leat and a female pupil, which included physical contact such as hugging and tickling.

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