54 teachers struck off in 2015

54 teachers struck off in 2015 for sexual misconduct with pupils including kissing, sexting and sleeping with them (England)

54 teachers banned for sexual misconduct in the year to May 15
Some touched pupils inappropriately, had sex with them and had babies
A maths teacher forced teenage girl to sign 50 Shades style 'slave contract'
Others sent 'sexts' to students or pursued them on Facebook or Twitter
Teachers convicted of sex offences were given automatic, permanent bans
Teachers convicted of sex offences were given automatic, permanent bans from working in schools
Teachers may in some cases be struck off by a tribunal even if they are cleared in court.