A teacher has resigned from the 1,700-pupil Colbayns High School, Clacton, following an allegation that he "roughly handled" two children.

The member of staff , who has not been named, was suspended In November but has since decided to leave the school.

Nick Pavitt, Colbayns headteacher, said: "He was suspended from teaching duties pending a full internal investigation into allegations of rough handling of two pupils.

"Before the investigation was completed the school received a resignation from that member of staff which has been accepted.

"The teacher has now left the school and, as a result, the investigation has been discontinued."

Mr Pavitt emphasised that at no stage was it necessary to involve the police.

He added: "The parents were supportive and agreed with the way the school was handling the complaint."

Colbayns has about 100 members of staff.

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