Why was Wendy Lewis banned from teaching?

Wendy Lewis was banned for advising students during GCSE exams, allowing them to take work home, and providing false reasons for extra time.

What were the specific exam rule violations by the St Dunstan's teacher?

The teacher provided unauthorized advice, assisted with drawing, allowed work completion outside exam hours, and gave incorrect justifications for extensions.

When can Wendy Lewis reapply to teach?

Ms. Lewis can apply to have her teaching prohibition order removed in December 2027.

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Teacher Banned for Exam Cheating Scheme

13 Jan

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Summary

Teacher advised students on exam improvements and allowed work removal.
She falsely justified extra time due to strike and bank holidays.
The teacher is banned indefinitely but can reapply in December 2027.

Wendy Lewis, a 59-year-old art and food technology teacher, has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely following an investigation into her conduct during GCSE exams in April 2023. She was found to have provided students with unauthorized advice on improving their work and allowed them to take unfinished assessments home, violating strict exam regulations.

Lewis also falsely informed pupils that additional time could be granted due to "strike days" and "bank holidays." The Teaching Regulation Agency panel determined that her actions lacked integrity and were dishonest, constituting a failure in her responsibilities. Despite her remorse and an otherwise good record, her conduct was deemed deliberate.

The panel ruled that Ms. Lewis's behavior brought the teaching profession into disrepute. She resigned in August 2023 after an internal inquiry. She can apply for the removal of the prohibition order, effective since January 2026, starting in December 2027.