Teacher misconduct
This collection contains information about regulating the teaching profession and the process for dealing with cases of serious misconduct.
This information will be of interest to:
- employers of teachers (including employment and supply agencies), to help them decide whether an allegation of teacher misconduct is sufficiently serious to be referred to the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA)
- teachers, to help them understand the potential consequences of serious misconduct
- teachers, witnesses and panel members who are involved in professional conduct hearings
- members of the public and press, to provide reassurance and transparency around the regulation process
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anyone considering whether to refer a serious misconduct case
Hearings
We publish details of forthcoming hearings 5 working days before they are due to take place.
A small number of places are available for members of the press and public to attend professional conduct panel hearings. If you wish to attend as an observer, email misconduct.teacher@education.gov.uk at least 3 working days in advance of the hearing to register your attendance.
Regulations and procedures
Referrals
Information on attending a panel hearing
Updates to this page
Published 1 April 2012Last updated 27 August 2024 + show all updates
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Guidance updated
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Information added about removal of published decisions after 2 years where there is a finding of serious misconduct but no prohibition order imposed.
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First published.