An IT teacher has been struck off after being caught altering pupils’ coursework during an examination. The case matters because changing assessed work compromises the integrity of qualifications and breaches the professional standards expected of teachers.

The reported misconduct took place while an exam was under way, with the teacher found making changes to pupils’ coursework. A professional disciplinary process resulted in the teacher being barred from the profession; the supplied article text gives no further details about the school, pupils or sanction period.