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ATL agrees to improve information security after thousands of union members’ personal details are stolen
Information Commissioner's Office
01/02/2010
The Information Commissioner’s Office has found the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) in breach of the Data Protection Act after a laptop and memory stick were reported lost or stolen, containing the personal details of over 6,000 union members.
"Homo" jibe to SEN pupil earns reprimand but no ban
Times Educational Supplement
29/01/2010
The General Teaching Council for England has ruled that hitting a child was not unacceptable professional conduct because it was an isolated incident. However the teacher also "seriously demeaned" a special needs pupil and received a reprimand on his record for two years.
R. (on the application of G) v X School Governors
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
21/01/2010
The Court of Appeal has ruled that a teaching assistant was entitled to legal representation at an internal
disciplinary / grievance hearing in circumstances where that person’s right to practise in the profession was at risk.
Patel v Oldham MBC
Employment Appeal Tribunal
15/01/2010
In a disability discrimination case involving a teacher at a primary school, the EAT decided that when assessing whether the impairment will last for 12 months or more it is necessary to consider whether another illness is likely to develop or has developed for the purpose of Schedule 1 paragraph 2 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
Supervisor who gave cigarettes to teenagers sees threat of ban extinguished
Times Educational Supplement
15/01/2010
A teacher who supplied cigarettes and matches to children at risk of being excluded has been allowed to continue teaching by the General Teaching Council for England. The GTC concluded that she put children's safety and welfare at risk but have given her a reprimand for two years.
Suspension for forger teacher
Times Educational Supplement
15/01/2010
The General Teaching Council for England have issued a six month suspension to a teacher who forged students' coursework and falsified grades.
Legal claim - poisoned plasterer wins payout
Times Higher Education
14/01/2010
A plasterer who developed an asbestos-related disease after working at Chester College (now the University of Chester), has been awarded £45,000. The provisional settlement will allow the claim to be reopened at any point.
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