Key Facts

• Meg was groomed by Neil Foden during one-on-one "therapy sessions" at school in 2023, when she was 14.
• Foden was jailed for 17 years in 2024 for a series of sexual offences against young girls.
• Meg says she was never physically or sexually assaulted by Foden, but his behavior caused her nightmares and flashbacks.
• Meg attended 17 private sessions with Foden, who told her not to talk about them with her parents.
• The local council, Cyngor Gwynedd, is reviewing all compensation claims related to Foden’s actions.
• Insurers acting for the council said there is "no legal liability" regarding Meg’s claim since no physical touching occurred.
• An independent Child Practice Review in 2025 found over 50 missed chances to stop Foden’s abuse and criticized the school's leadership team.
• Messages among school senior staff showed concerns about Foden’s conduct with pupils during the time Meg was attending sessions.