Primary school teacher who asked girls in his class on dates banned from classroom

"Carl Dixon, 62, sent secret and personalised notes to pupils, asked one on a date and touched a child's bottom, a conduct panel heard."

"The panel's judgement reveals that he had misled his employer in 2018 when he applied for the job, by answering 'no' to the question about being a risk to children."

"The claims involved serious dishonesty, coercive behaviour and sexually motivated conduct in touching a child's bottom, the judgement said."

Carl Dixon, a primary-school teacher, has been banned for life after engaging in inappropriate conduct with students, including asking them on dates and touching a child's bottom. He misled his employer during his job application by denying any past risks to children. The Teaching Regulation Agency found evidence of serious dishonesty and coercive behavior, revealing a pattern of misconduct that violated professional boundaries. The panel's judgement highlights the importance of maintaining appropriate conduct in educational settings.

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