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False allegations: a crime against teachers (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10)


It appears that aspects of the investigation into my private life, including my relationship with my wife, should not have taken place, and there were many recommendations on procedures and process. I have subsequently had Criminal Records Bureau checks and there is no blemish on my record.


I took out a formal grievance against my employing authority on 17 counts, and 15 were upheld in my favour.


Has the experience changed my life? Yes, big time. I did contemplate giving up teaching. But though this experience has coloured my life, I was determined not to let it fundamentally change me – though I do brood on events at times.


There are many activities I do not undertake professionally now, because they are voluntary – intimate care, administering medication, and some other welfare matters, for example. In situations where there has to be close physical contact with a pupil I always ensure that other staff are present and are witness to events.


My NUT regional officer summed up my struggle when he said: “Nothing serves injustice better than badly framed law.” My case and situation is a prime example of this.


The NUT was my support, life-line and a rock of stability and common sense in a sea of chaos and emotion. Thank you.


 


Henry Blenkinsop is writing under a pseudonym. He is currently looking for another job in the world of special needs and learning disabilities.





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