Lydia Ferguson, teacher suspended for ‘sultry’ selfies says she would never post pictures her family disapproved of
The mum-of-three said she 'doesn't think the snaps are seductive or inappropriate'
THE teacher suspended for her ‘sultry’ selfies has defended herself on Facebook after the pictures saw her escorted from the school she works at.
Lydia Ferguson said she stuck to a rule “that if my Grandad, bless his heart, would look at any of my pictures in disgust, then I would never post them”.
But a series of snaps resulted in Lydia, 39, getting told off for being “sultry” and escorted from Ousedale secondary, Newport Pagnell, Bucks.
reports that when a friend said they ‘loved’ the pic, adding “so natural” mum-of-three Lydia replied: “I don't think it's seductive or inappropriate either.”
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A students' petition called "Get Miss Ferguson Back" had more than 250 signatures last night with some of them coming from parents.
It accused the 2,000-pupil mixed school of being too prudish.
One youngster said: "There is nothing wrong with the photo at all.
“We think Miss looks lovely."
Other light-hearted selfies and fun snaps of her appear on her Facebook profile dating back three years.
Another student added: "She is a brilliant teacher.
“She is there to help students who have problems like bullying and stuff.
“She does so much to help us and we're so upset she's been suspended.
"Not a single person thinks there is anything inappropriate about it."
Another pupil said: “All it was showing was a bit of leg.”
Head Sue Carbert said: "If we have any concerns about a staff member, this would not be discussed with students.
“We are aware of rumours but conclusions are being drawn which have no factual basis."