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East Sussex: Man Who Told Boarding School Pupil 'I Love You' Banned From Teaching

Benjamin Phelps repeatedly breached professional boundaries with a pupil through inappropriate messaging and meetings, leading to his dismissal and prohibition until 2030, the panel ruled.

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One message sent from Benjamin Phelps to the student over WhatsApp read: "I love you and wish you sweet dream!! Contact me about anything xxxxxx"

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East Sussex: Man who told boarding school pupil 'I love you' banned from teaching

One message sent from Benjamin Phelps to the student over WhatsApp read: "I love you and wish you sweet dream!! Contact me about anything xxxxxx"

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Teacher at £30,000-a-year boarding school struck off after declaring love to pupil

Benjamin Phelps, 31, was banned from teaching indefinitely after a disciplinary panel found he committed serious misconduct

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
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