Police say they will not lay charges against a staff member at a Canberra primary school accused of inappropriate behaviour last year.
Parents from Richardson Primary School in Canberra's south received a letter in November which revealed "multiple students" in one class had made complaints against a staff member.
The letter said the matter was investigated by the ACT Education Directorate and that the staff member had been stood down in the interim.
ACT Policing confirmed in a statement today that the matter was referred to them, but that charges will not be laid.
"ACT Policing assessed a referral from the ACT Education Directorate regarding a number of reported (non-sexual) assault incidents in 2020 involving one staff member at a primary school," a spokesperson said.
"No charges have been laid. ACT Policing considers this matter finalised. The matter has been referred back to the Education Directorate."
Allegations of 'serious nature': principal
In a letter to parents dated November 13, Richardson Primary School principal Anna Wilson told parents that "a number" of students had made allegations against a staff member.
"I am writing to inform you that a number of students ... have made allegations of inappropriate behaviour by a [staff member] that has been working in your child's class," Ms Wilson said in the letter.
"I understand this email may be distressing and I encourage you to make contact via the front office ... should you wish to meet with me to discuss this concerning situation."
The ACT Education Directorate would not disclose the nature of the allegations and has again been contacted for comment now the matter has been referred back to the Directorate.
