Overview

• Ashley Atkin, a Year One teacher, arrived at Horn’s Mill Primary School on October 20, 2023, after consuming a bottle and a glass of wine earlier that morning.
• Colleagues observed Atkin staggering, appearing dazed, and unable to lead her class during an assembly, raising concerns about student safety.
• Atkin admitted to drinking heavily the night before but denied consuming alcohol on the day of the incident.
• The Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) concluded her behavior fell significantly short of professional standards, leading to an indefinite teaching ban with a review possible after two years.
• Atkin expressed remorse for her actions, stating she is now in a better emotional state and devastated by the impact of her behavior.