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Teacher Banned Indefinitely for Misconduct in Classroom

12/8/2025

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Benjamin Guilfoyle has been banned from teaching indefinitely after restraining a pupil in July 2022.
A misconduct panel found he restrained the child during a nursery rhyme, causing distress.
The panel said he did not follow safeguarding protocols or seek assistance from teaching assistants.
David Oatley, representing the secretary of education, urged a prohibition order to preserve confidence.
Guilfoyle may apply for a review of the ban in two years.

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Benjamin Guilfoyle has been banned from teaching indefinitely after restraining a pupil in July 2022.
A misconduct panel found he restrained the child during a nursery rhyme, causing distress.
The panel said he did not follow safeguarding protocols or seek assistance from teaching assistants.
David Oatley, representing the secretary of education, urged a prohibition order to preserve confidence.
Guilfoyle may apply for a review of the ban in two years.