Story perspectives

Teacher Banned Indefinitely for Sexual Misconduct with Students

1/13/2026

Summary

Teacher Banned Indefinitely

The Teaching Regulation Agency imposed an indefinite ban on Adam Binns, a former Bourne Grammar School teacher, for serious misconduct involving female pupils.
The agency found Binns engaged in sexually motivated conduct, including sharing a taxi with students and making sexual comments, despite a 2021 acquittal on sexual assault charges.
Binns is prohibited from teaching in English educational settings and cannot apply for reinstatement, and Bourne Grammar School supported the decision.

Summary

Wendy Lewis Banned

Wendy Lewis, a 59-year-old art teacher from St Dunstan's School in Glastonbury, was banned from teaching indefinitely for violating exam rules during a GCSE assessment in April 2023.
She provided students with unauthorized advice, allowed them to take work home, and falsely claimed extra time was due to "strike days" and "bank holidays."
After an internal investigation, Lewis resigned in August 2023, and the Teaching Regulation Agency found her actions undermined trust in the profession.
Despite expressing remorse, the panel deemed her conduct serious, allowing her to apply for reinstatement in December 2027.

History

Historical Context

Established in 2015, the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) replaced the General Teaching Council for England, which was abolished in 2012. The TRA regulates teacher conduct and conducts misconduct hearings, reflecting ongoing efforts to ensure student safety. Recent bans of educators like Adam Binns underscore the importance of maintaining integrity within the educational system, crucial for preserving public trust in teaching professionals.

1 of 3

Teacher Banned Indefinitely

The Teaching Regulation Agency imposed an indefinite ban on Adam Binns, a former Bourne Grammar School teacher, for serious misconduct involving female pupils.
The agency found Binns engaged in sexually motivated conduct, including sharing a taxi with students and making sexual comments, despite a 2021 acquittal on sexual assault charges.
Binns is prohibited from teaching in English educational settings and cannot apply for reinstatement, and Bourne Grammar School supported the decision.

1 / 3