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Neil Foden: Police probe new allegations into paedophile head teacher

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Neil Foden was jailed for 17 years in July for sexually abusing four girls.

He was head teacher at Ysgol Friars in Bangor, Gwynedd , and strategic head teacher in Penygroes.

Police investigating two new grooming and sexual abuse cases involving him.

Former staff member says 'secrets' are "casting a shadow" over the school's future.

Children's practice review due to be presented to Welsh government next spring .

Some parents concerned about lack of communication with North Wales Safeguarding Board .

School does not currently have a permanent head teacher, with David Healey in interim charge since September 2023 .

Council said recruitment of permanent headteacher was "challenging" and a new approach was needed.

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