164 teachers dismissed last year for breach of conduct, sexual abuse

The Teaching Service Commission (TSC) has said it dismissed 164 teachers last year for breaches of conduct, including sexual and verbal abuse and indulging in improper relationships with students.

In a press release, the TSC said the Disciplinary Committee recommended that the teachers found guilty of touching/fondling students, vulgar and improper behaviours in schools be interdicted from duty. In addition, two head teachers were demoted: one for forgery