Primary School Teacher Banned After Arriving at Work Intoxicated
Ashley Atkin, found unfit to teach after arriving visibly impaired, is prohibited from teaching in England and Wales indefinitely, with a review possible in two years.
- Ashley Atkin, a Year One teacher, arrived at Horn’s Mill Primary School on October 20, 2023, after consuming a bottle and a glass of wine earlier that morning.
- Colleagues observed Atkin staggering, appearing dazed, and unable to lead her class during an assembly, raising concerns about student safety.
- Atkin admitted to drinking heavily the night before but denied consuming alcohol on the day of the incident.
- The Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) concluded her behavior fell significantly short of professional standards, leading to an indefinite teaching ban with a review possible after two years.
- Atkin expressed remorse for her actions, stating she is now in a better emotional state and devastated by the impact of her behavior.
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