22nd Dec 2024

James Rouse, former headteacher of St Anne’s Catholic and sixth form school now charged with sexual offences

48 year old James Edwin Rouse from Southampton will appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on 13th January 2025 and has been charged with an abuse of position of trust involving sexual activity with a child.  Hampshire Police have set up a specialist task force called Operation Stonecrop to look into allegations of historic sexual abuse by prominent individuals at St Anne’s Catholic school.  Four other teachers remain under investigation. 

If you or a family member have been affected by this scandal please contact Hampshire police in the first instance and report your concerns.  At Robsonshaw solicitors, we specialise in helping survivors of historic sexual abuse and in particular claims involving both private and public schools. Sam has been involved in numerous high profile cases involving former teachers and has a wealth of experience in this area of litigation. Please contact Sam Robson on her direct dial, 01392 345 331, or email her at sam@robsonshaw.uk if you would like to discuss your potential claim on a free, no obligation basis.

Category: Schools