Christian teacher in UK gets her job back

London: A Christian teacher who was sacked after she offered to pray for a sick child has won her job back.

The case of Olive Jones was highlighted just before Christmas. After a case review council bosses now say she can return as supply maths teacher.

At the time Jones, 54, said she had been a victim of religious persecution, having been told her behaviour was akin to bullying.

On Saturday she said she was "delighted", adding: "I am hugely relieved. I feel I've been vindicated."

Jones was dismissed within hours of discussing her religious beliefs and offering to pray for the sick girl during a home visit.

The family lodged a formal complaint, saying they were non-believers and the girl had been "traumatised" by Jones' attempts to impose her beliefs.

As she worked only about 12 hours a week without a formal contract, Jones' job with North Somerset Tuition Service in Nailsea, near Bristol, could be ended with immediate effect. However, Jones said she had been unaware that the family were unhappy with her attempt to comfort them.