Former Principal Who Called Students and Staff ‘Ugly,' 'Fat Slug' and More Avoids Teaching Ban

Mar. 15, 2025

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The woman called one child a “fat slug” and “f—— ugly,” and another a “wimp” with “no personality” before the allegations came to light in November 2019, according to the outlets.

She also described a male staff member as “Captain Camp” while referencing his sexuality, and called a parent of Scottish descent a “f—— jock.”

The order would have banned Brogan, who no longer works at the school, from teaching again in the future. The panel believed its response was “proportionate and appropriate.”

Sarah Buxcey, who accepted the ruling on behalf of the Education Secretary, said the panel was led to believe there were no complaints against Brogan before the allegations were made.

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The panel also believed Brogan “would be able to make a contribution to the education profession in the future.”

“I have given weight in my consideration of sanction therefore, to the contribution that Mrs Brogan has made to the profession,” Buxcey said, per theEvening News. “For these reasons, I have concluded that a prohibition order is not proportionate or in the public interest.”

source: people.com