20-11-2025 08:00 via metro.co.uk

Headteacher sacked after leaving alcohol in reach of SEND pupils

A former headteacher at Hazeldene School in Bedford was sacked after a teaching assistant spotted an empty gin and tonic can in her handbag (Picture: Google)A former headmistress has been banned from teaching for keeping a secret stash of booze in her office.Leanne Grove, 44, was suspended from Hazeldene School in Bedford in March 2023 after a teaching assistant spotted an empty gin and tonic can in her handbag.
An investigation into her alleged misconduct found that Ms Grove stored alcohol in
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