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Relationships between teachers and former pupils
Is it ever appropriate for a teacher to have a sexual relationship with a former pupil? Alexandra Addington looks at the lessons from a recent professional conduct case.
Mainstream means the school, not the experience
The Upper Tribunal has further clarified section 33 of the Children and Families Act 2014. Sean Kennedy and Mandy Aulak analyse the ruling.
What's the best way to manage conflict between colleagues in schools and colleges?
Alexandra Addington gives practical guidance for schools following a recent Employment Tribunal case where a nursery nurse's relationship with two teachers deteriorated to the point they refused to work with her.
Teacher dismissed after joking about 'whacking' a pupil: was the decision fair?
Is it okay for a teacher to joke about ‘whacking’ a pupil? That's what happened in a recent case and resulted in the teacher being dismissed. The main question the tribunal had to decide was whether the dismissal fell within the range of reasonable responses open to the school, writes Alexandra Addington.
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