Shane Lycett, head of computing at Dane Court Grammar School, was banned from teaching after a tribunal found he sent inappropriate messages to a student. He admitted to a two-year ketamine addiction, wherein he reportedly sent messages he could not recall, but believed were indeed sent by him. The Teaching Regulation Agency found that his actions violated professional boundaries, including offering the student cocaine and suggesting future drinking outings upon her turning 18. This case highlights significant concerns regarding teacher conduct and student safety in educational environments.
"The TRA found that Mr Lycett failed to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with the student by accepting her friend request on Facebook, sending her messages and making inappropriate comments."
"In a disciplinary interview that followed, Mr Lycett said he had been addicted to ketamine for two years and that he took the drug every other day on average."
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