Supporting pupils with ADHD in school – Local Government Lawyer

‘Laura Martin and Theresa Kerr provide a legal perspective on how pupils with ADHD can be supported in school.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 18th July 2023

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Inquest to examine Ofsted’s role in lead-up to death of headteacher Ruth Perry – The Guardian

Posted July 13th, 2023 in inquests, inquiries, news, suicide, teachers by sally

‘Ofsted’s role in the events leading up to the death of the Berkshire headteacher Ruth Perry will be examined during an inquest later this year, a coroner has ruled.’

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The Guardian, 11th July 2023

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Ofsted school inspections to change after Ruth Perry’s family campaign – BBC News

Posted June 12th, 2023 in education, mental health, news, ombudsmen, teachers by tracey

‘School inspections in England are to change after the suicide of head teacher Ruth Perry led to calls for reform. Ofsted will revisit schools graded inadequate over child welfare within three months, and there will be an overhaul of its complaints system.’

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BBC News, 12th June 2023

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Work-related suicide probe call after death of head teacher Ruth Perry – BBC News

‘Every work-related suicide should be investigated by the Health and Safety Executive, experts have said, in the wake of the death of a head teacher following an Ofsted inspection.’

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BBC News, 22nd May 2023

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‘The tragic cost of under-investment’: asbestos blamed for 150 deaths of school and hospital workers in England – The Guardian

‘Fresh concerns have been raised about the amount of asbestos remaining in dilapidated schools and hospitals, after new analysis found that almost 150 health and education workers were recorded as dying from cancer related to the material in recent years. According to official data, there have been 147 deaths among health and education workers since 2017. Experts believe the figure is likely to be a significant underestimate because of the way someone’s profession is recorded on death certificates.’

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The Guardian, 16th April 2023

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Teacher awarded £350,000 after pupil assault caused life-changing injuries – The Independent

Posted April 6th, 2023 in assault, compensation, news, teachers, young offenders by michael

‘The teacher in the East of England was left with a brain injury, loss of sight in her left eye and hearing in her left ear, bleeding kidneys, a damaged bladder and psychological injuries as a result of the incident.’

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The Independent, 6th April 2023

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Child sex abuse: Failure to report crimes to be made illegal – BBC News

‘People who work with children in England will be legally required to report child sexual abuse or face prosecution under government plans.’

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BBC News, 3rd April 2023

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Teacher who lied that she had cancer and surgeons removed her eye banned from classroom – The Independent

Posted March 24th, 2023 in cancer, deceit, disciplinary procedures, fraud, news, professional conduct, teachers by tracey

‘A teacher who lied about having cancer and falsely claimed that surgeons had removed her eye has been banned from the classroom indefinitely.’

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The Independent, 23rd March 2023

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Middlesbrough ex-deputy head banned over indecent images – BBC News

‘A former deputy head teacher given a suspended prison sentence for possessing indecent images of children has been banned from teaching.’

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BBC News, 22nd March 2023

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Family wins settlement in claim over teacher’s asbestos cancer death – The Guardian

Posted March 3rd, 2023 in asbestos, bereavement, cancer, compensation, families, health & safety, news, teachers by sally

‘The family of a teacher who died of cancer due to asbestos exposure at her school has won a settlement, prompting warnings that staff and pupils remain at risk in older buildings.’

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The Guardian, 3rd March 2023

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Maths teacher accused of misgendering pupil on religious grounds – The Guardian

‘A maths teacher “failed to separate the teacher from the preacher” when he allegedly misgendered a transgender pupil repeatedly and inappropriately shared his religious beliefs in the classroom, a misconduct panel heard.’

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The Guardian, 27th February 2023

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College lecturer Zoe Griffith dishonest over grades, hearing told – BBC News

‘A lecturer who gave students grades without fully assessing their work has been banned from the profession.’

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BBC News, 12th February 2023

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‘Public interest’ does not confer standing in JR, High Court rules – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted October 31st, 2022 in judicial review, news, public interest, school children, teachers by tracey

‘The High Court will interfere with a public authority’s decision only if there has been an error of law, a judge has stressed in a ruling explaining the requirements for judicial review.’

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Law Society’s Gazette, 28th October 2022

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Payout for sex abuse survivor who says Ellesmere College failed her – BBC News

‘A sex abuse survivor has been paid a substantial sum after claiming school staff failed to protect her when she was raped by her mother’s partner.’

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BBC News, 14th October 2022

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Parents seek legal action over school joining academy chain – The Independent

Posted July 18th, 2022 in families, injunctions, judicial review, news, school children, teachers by tracey

‘Parents at an academy school which has hit the headlines over its culture of “fear and favouritism” are seeking legal action over plans for it to join a multi-academy trust.’

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The Independent, 18th July 2022

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Attorney general says schools do not have to accommodate children’s gender wishes – The Guardian

‘The attorney general, Suella Braverman, has said schools do not have to accommodate children who want to change gender under current legislation.’

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The Guardian, 27th May 2022

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Report calls for primary school exclusions to be banned by 2026 – The Independent

‘Exclusions from primary school should be banned by 2026, a new report has said.’

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The Independent, 29th April 2022

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Teacher wins £850k settlement following classroom assault – Local Government Lawyer

‘A teacher who was assaulted by a student has been awarded £850,000 in compensation following a personal injury claim, his union has reported.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 19th April 2022

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London teacher awarded £850,000 after pupil’s attack – The Guardian

‘A London teacher has been awarded £850,000 in compensation after being punched in the face and kicked during a science lesson by a pupil with a history of violence towards other children and teachers.’

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The Guardian, 14th April 2022

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Dance teacher who ‘bombarded’ boy, 13, with sexual Whatsapp messages after he asked her to stop is spared jail – The Independent

‘A married dance teacher who “bombarded” a 13-year-old boy with sexual messages has been spared jail.’

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The Independent, 5th April 2022

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