- Natasha Blackmore, a former head of design and technology at Westfield Academy in Somerset, has been struck off by the teaching watchdog.
- She was found to have disclosed inappropriate details about her private life to pupils, including her romantic relationships and an incident where she was drunk at a hen night.
- The teacher also spent excessive time with pupils, exchanged messages with them on social media, and arranged to meet them outside school hours.
- A professional panel concluded that Ms Blackmore failed to provide a safe learning environment, as she relied on pupils for emotional support.
- Ms Blackmore admitted to unacceptable professional conduct, and her ban from teaching may be reviewed after two years, acknowledging her remorse.
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Teacher who shared details of drunken hen night with pupils banned from classroom
