UK Teachers Banned for Indecency, Violating Trust

Several UK teachers have been banned from the profession following findings of misconduct by the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA). Simon Wood, formerly of Wetherby High School, was banned after admitting to making indecent images of a child, with the TRA noting his actions significantly undermined public confidence in teaching, despite the offences being unconnected to his school. Another teacher, Reece Morgan of Seaford College, was banned indefinitely after sending 'intimate' and inappropriate emails to two female pupils, though the panel found his conduct was not sexually motivated. In both cases, the respective schools emphasized that the offences were not connected to their institutions and that safeguarding measures were in place. The TRA highlighted the importance of maintaining public trust in the teaching profession and the duty of care teachers hold towards students. These cases underscore the TRA's commitment to upholding professional standards and protecting student welfare.