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Teacher Banned Indefinitely for Serious Misconduct with Students

4/6/2026

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The Teaching Regulation Agency banned Natasha Blackmore, a teacher at Westfield Academy, indefinitely for serious misconduct involving students.
The agency found she shared personal life details, including relationships and drinking, and spent excessive time with students, treating them as friends.
She joined student group chats and arranged meetings outside school hours, breaching professional boundaries.
The panel deemed her actions serious misconduct.
She may apply for a review after two years.

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The Teaching Regulation Agency banned Natasha Blackmore, a teacher at Westfield Academy, indefinitely for serious misconduct involving students.
The agency found she shared personal life details, including relationships and drinking, and spent excessive time with students, treating them as friends.
She joined student group chats and arranged meetings outside school hours, breaching professional boundaries.
The panel deemed her actions serious misconduct.
She may apply for a review after two years.