Teacher accused of sex with pupil

A teacher has appeared in court accused of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old boy at her school.

Shelley White, 24, of High Green in Sheffield has been charged with abusing a position of trust by causing or inciting sexual activity with the boy.

The incidents are alleged to have taken place at a school in Castleford, West Yorkshire, between May and June 2004.

Ms White was granted bail by Wakefield magistrates. She is scheduled to appear at Leeds Crown Court on 11 January.

A spokesman for Wakefield Council told BBC News that Ms White had been suspended pending the outcome of the court case.