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Teacher Council hearing in relation to theft conviction

A Teaching Council hearing against a teacher who was convicted three years ago of charges of theft and fraud from his school has said it will complete a report before deciding on sanctions and the issue of fitness to teach.
Education • 05 May 21

Teacher cleared of professional misconduct allegation

A Teaching Council fitness to practise inquiry has asked a teacher not to repeat conduct which saw him drinking alone at his on-school campus home with a 19-year-old student.
Education • 17 Jan 18

Inquiry told pupils 'very upset after mouths taped'

Pupils were crying and had red marks on their faces after a teacher placed sellotape on their mouths, it was alleged at the country's first public teacher Fitness to Practise inquiry.
Education • 08 Nov 17

Emma O Kelly: Will fitness to practise process work?

The notice on the Teaching Council website is unassuming; "In accordance with part 5 of the Teaching Council Act", it reads, "an inquiry concerning a teacher will be held by a panel of the Teaching Council".
News • 08 Nov 17

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