Teacher misconduct

Dealing with police investigation

Being the subject of an allegation can be hugely stressful, but it may help if you are aware of how police investigations work.

Allegations of abuse against staff

NEU provides legal advice and support for members facing allegations of abuse. If contacted by the police, inform the NEU immediately.

Meetings with management

Practical tips to help when asked to attend an urgent meeting with the head or principal at short notice without being given an agenda or an indication of its purpose.

Misconduct and the teaching regulation agency

Guidance explaining the functions of the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) in relation to alleged professional misconduct.

Disciplinary procedures model policy

The aim of this model policy on disciplinary procedures is to provide a framework that schools can adopt to help and encourage all employees to achieve and maintain appropriate standards of behaviour and conduct.

Grievance procedures model policy

The aim of this model policy on grievance procedures is to provide a framework that schools can adopt to allow staff to resolve grievances relating to their employment as quickly and as fairly as possible.