Maths Teacher Banned After Cocaine Use at School Christmas Party
Rowan Barnicoat, a maths teacher, has been banned after admitting to cocaine use and cash from dealing at a school Christmas party.
POLICY WIRE — London, UK — Rowan Barnicoat, a mathematics teacher, has been banned from the teaching profession following an investigation into his conduct at a school Christmas party. A disciplinary panel found that Barnicoat snorted cocaine from a rolled-up £5 note during the event.
The panel also heard Barnicoat’s admission that he “always had cash from dealing,” although specific details regarding the source of this cash were not elaborated upon during the proceedings. The findings led to an indefinite prohibition from teaching.
Barnicoat’s actions were deemed to fall severely short of the standards expected within the teaching profession, leading to the decision by the panel to issue a prohibition order. This order effectively bars him from working in any capacity within the educational sector.
The case underscores the stringent measures in place to maintain the integrity and safety of the educational environment. Teachers are held to high standards of conduct, both inside and outside the classroom, to ensure the well-being and trust of students and parents.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
