The school's governing body says teachers were not aware a strip-search was taking place.
The head teacher of an east London school where a black pupil was strip-searched has stood down due to health issues.found the search of the 15-year-old girl, known as Child Q, was unjustified and racism was "likely" to have been a factor.In a letter to parents, the school said "an outstanding head teacher" is already in place to take over the role.
During the incident, the girl was taken out of an exam to the school's medical room and strip-searched by two female Met Police officers who were looking for cannabis, while teachers remained outside.The girl's intimate body parts were exposed and she was made to take off her sanitary towel, according to the review.
The Met has admitted the actions of the two officers were "regrettable" and it "should never have happened".Labour MP Florence Eshalomi: "When my daughter is 15, I hope this issue still isn't happening but I'm worried it will" The school's governing body has claimed teachers were "not aware that a strip search was taking place".Since the incident, the school has changed the leadership of its governing board. However, research by the BBC shows the chair of governors was still in place six months after the search occurred.The Independent Office of Police Conduct said a report on the incident was being "finalised".
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