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Teacher Banned from Classroom for Paying Pupil to Clean Dog Waste

Natalie Surr, an IT teacher, has been banned from the classroom after paying a pupil £10 to clean dog waste from her garden. She failed to disclose a relationship with a sex offender.

Editorial Desk

July 22, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, UK — Natalie Surr, an IT teacher at Shirebrook Academy, has been banned from the classroom following a misconduct hearing. Surr paid a pupil £10 to clean dog waste from her garden, a violation of professional conduct standards.

The hearing also revealed that Surr failed to inform the school about her relationship with a registered sex offender, further complicating her case. The Teaching Regulation Agency’s panel found her actions to be in breach of the Teachers’ Standards.

Surr’s prohibition order, effective immediately, prevents her from teaching in any school, college, or other institution in England. The decision underscores the importance of maintaining professional boundaries and disclosing relevant personal information to employers.

The case has sparked discussions about the responsibilities of educators and the measures schools must take to ensure the safety and well-being of students. Shirebrook Academy hasn’t issued a public statement regarding the incident.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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