Two UK Teachers Banned Indefinitely for Child Sexual Offenses
Two UK Teachers Banned Indefinitely for Child Sexual Offenses

Two UK Teachers Banned Indefinitely for Child Sexual Offenses

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Two former teachers in England have been banned from the teaching profession for life following convictions related to sexual offenses involving minors. Paul Cleary, a former deputy head teacher in Doncaster, was prohibited indefinitely after pleading guilty to sexual activity with a teenage girl and showing no remorse, with the Teaching Regulation Agency expressing concern about his potential to reoffend. William Chambers, a primary school teacher in Lancashire, was convicted of possessing over 1,500 indecent images of children and was described by a judge as having a perverted sexual interest in young boys; he was also banned indefinitely from teaching after being sentenced to 20 months in prison and showing no remorse. Both cases involved breaches of trust and have raised serious concerns about safeguarding and public confidence in the teaching profession. The prohibitions mean neither individual is allowed to teach or work in educational settings, and neither may apply for restoration of their teaching eligibility. These disciplinary actions underscore the teaching profession's commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and protecting children from exploitation.

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