England
GuidanceUK GovernmentHow to observe professional conduct hearings for teachers held by the Teaching Regulation Agency
Official title: Teacher misconduct: attend a professional conduct panel hearing or meeting
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- What changes
- The schedule of upcoming professional conduct hearings is updated to include new dates and remove others.
- Who is affected
- Members of the public who wish to watch teacher conduct hearings.
- What you may need to do
- Email the agency at least three working days before a hearing if you wish to observe.
- When
- Between 12 October 2026 and 30 October 2026.
- Legal status
- GuidanceAdvice, not a new law
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You can observe some teacher conduct hearings in person or virtually.
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Registration is required at least three working days in advance.
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You cannot attend if you have not registered beforehand.
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Recording or sharing any part of a hearing is strictly prohibited.
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Some conduct meetings are held in private and are not open to the public.
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