A FORMER teacher has been sacked from Chepstow School.

Kathy Currie, head of English at the school, lost an appeal on Monday (27th January) calling for her reinstatement.

An online campaign to save Mrs Currie from the sack was set up by former teacher Mike Rees and was signed by more than 1,000 people in the first 48 hours.

A spokesperson for Monmouthshire County Council (MCC) said: "We have noted the decision of an appeals panel to uphold the dismissal of a teacher from Chepstow School.

"We continue to have full confidence in the school and will make no further comment."