A 28-year-old female teacher has been charged with sexually abusing a child as she appears in court amid allegations she sent pictures of her naked breasts to a minor.
Julia Yeates, of Hackney, appeared at Inner London Crown Court today accused of sexually abusing pupils at her former school in south London.
The former humanities teacher at London Southbank University Academy only spoke to confirm her name while her supporters sat in the public gallery alongside family members of the complainants.
Court documents show Ms Yeats is charged with two counts of sexual activity with a child, one count of sexual communication with a child as well as one count of sexual activity in the presence of a child aged between 13 to 17.
She is yet to enter pleas for the offences.
In relation to the sexual communication count, it is alleged Ms Yeates ‘intentionally communicated with a child’, with correspondence being described ‘sexual’ as it is claimed she sent images of her ‘naked breasts’.
It has been also been alleged, regarding counts of sexual activity with a child, Ms Yeates ‘intentionally touched [a child] and the touching was sexual’.
Court documents also claim, the 28-year-old ‘intentionally engaged in a sexual activity in the presence’ of a minor, ‘intending that the child should be aware that you were engaging in that activity’.
Judge David Richards scheduled a trial dare for October 5, 2025, with a plea hearing expected on June 23 of this year.
Explaining the delay in hearing her case, Judge Richards said: ‘It’s a long time to wait. Those delays are inevitable due to the amount of work we have to get through.’
Ms Yeates wore a dark polka dot blouse and black trousers as well as sunglasses as she darted her gaze to the floor while leaving the courthouse.