BBC News
·Jul 2026
North Yorkshire teacher who called schoolgirl 'stunning' banned
A disciplinary panel concluded that Ian Johnson, a former teacher at Wensleydale School in North Yorkshire, engaged in sexually motivated behaviour toward pupils, including inappropriate physical contact and comments. The school reported multiple concerns raised by students between 2020 and 2022, and Johnson showed limited remorse during the investigation. The Teaching Regulation Agency imposed an indefinite teaching ban with a five‑year review period, and school leadership described his actions as a serious breach of trust while reaffirming their commitment to pupil safety.