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Deputy Headteacher Found Guilty of Assault but Avoids Teaching Ban

In its June ruling the Teaching Regulation Agency panel deemed the 2022 incident an isolated lapse, noting Herbert’s remorse, unblemished record, low risk of repeat misconduct when declining to impose a prohibition order

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Overview

  • In June 2022, deputy headteacher Claire Herbert physically assaulted a pupil outside Red Rose Primary School in Chester-le-Street, leaving bruises, bite marks and reddening during an alcohol-involved dispute.
  • Herbert accepted a conditional police caution for common assault in December 2022 and was referred to the Teaching Regulation Agency in April 2023.
  • A June 2025 TRA panel found Herbert guilty of unacceptable professional conduct but assessed her risk of repeating the behavior as very low.
  • The panel cited Herbert’s 'genuine and significant regret and remorse', unblemished career record and contributions to education as key mitigating factors.
  • With no prohibition order recommended, Herbert remains cleared to teach at Red Rose Primary School.