Special school head who called pupil 'poo-ey pants' in WhatsApp message allowed to carry on teaching A teaching watchdog has said Genevieve Hyde's comment would 'horrify' a parent whose child attends a special school. Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Click here When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice The former head of a special school who sent a WhatsApp message calling a pupil "poo-ey pants" will be allowed to continue in the profession.