Teacher learns fate after doing pupil’s coursework

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8 Aug 2025 • 6:35 AM MYT
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  • Lauren Oliver, a teacher with 12 years' experience at Oasis Academy Shirley Park, has been indefinitely banned from teaching.
  • The ban follows the discovery in June 2023 that she rewrote and submitted a student's coursework to the exam board in November 2022.
  • A panel found Ms Oliver guilty of unacceptable professional conduct, stating she was dishonest and lacked integrity.
  • Ms Oliver admitted to her actions and resigned in October 2023, having advised the student she would submit the work on their behalf for moderation.
  • Her actions, which meant the student temporarily received a better grade, were deemed a breach of trust, especially given her role as a lead internal verifier.

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