Four arrested after allegations at school near Horncastle

According to reports three men, one aged in his 20s and two in their 30s, and a woman in her 50s, are employed at the Build-a-Future Independent School in West Ashby.

They were arrested on Wednesday, January 27 this year.

They have been bailed pending the continued investigation.

Detective Inspector Gemma Smith, from Lincolnshire Police’s Protecting Vulnerable Persons Unit, told the Lincolnite website: “I understand this news will come as a shock to anyone who has children at the school and may impact on the families involved.

“I ask that the privacy of those involved is respected and remind people it is unlawful to identify any child or young person involved.”

In a statement, the school said it could not comment because of the investigation but confirmed the ‘safety of its students’ remained an absolute priority.

News of the arrests broke this afternoon, several hours after the Horncastle News went to press.

Lincolnshire County Council confirmed they were working with police as part of the investigation.

The police investigation is ongoing and anyone with concerns is asked to contact the Lincolnshire force on 101 quoting incident number 202 of 18/01/2021.

According to its website, the school was founded in Woodhall Spa 18 years ago and moved to new premises in West Ashby 10 years ago.

The statement adds: “Build-a-Future has grown and developed a great deal over the years.

“Working with thousands of Lincolnshire’s young people and adult learners.

“Forging a positive relationship with the Lincolnshire Learning Community and producing excellent results through high quality education.

“Build-a-Future has real expertise in engaging young people, excelling at promoting independence, producing good, nationally recognised qualifications and enhancing our young people’s skills, experience and abilities to truly make them ready for their next steps in education, training or employment.

“Build-a-Future is dedicated to promoting inclusion, British values, independence, reducing permanent exclusion and partnership collaboration.

“Build-a-Future will continue to develop to ensure we are delivering exactly what the Lincolnshire Learning Community needs to ensure all our learners have the best chance at success moving forward.”

• The News has contacted Lincolnshire Police for a comment.