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Head teacher's death

19 Jan 2010
  • A sheriff's report has concluded that the death of Irene Hogg was linked to a school inspection
  • Irene Hogg was head teacher at Glendinning Primary for 18 years
An inquiry into the death of Irene Hogg, formerly head teacher at Glendinning Primary School has found that her death was "inextricably linked" to the outcome of a school inspection.

Irene Hogg's body was discovered at a secluded spot near Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders in March 2008, days after she received critical feedback from the visit.

Ms Hogg, who was headteacher at Glendinning Primary School in Galashiels for 18 years, was said to have been "disappointed and visibly distressed" by what she was told.

The sheriff's report says: "The head teacher, Irene Hogg, was respected and held in high esteem by her staff and by parents, and loved by the many children who over the years were fortunate to have been in her care. By virtue of these achievements, Irene Hogg proved herself to be an outstanding headteacher."

You can read more on this story here on the Herald website.

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