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A New Zealand teacher was censured for using excessive force on an 8-year-old boy with ADHD who threw yogurt at her.
A first-year teacher in New Zealand was censured by the Teachers’ Disciplinary Tribunal for using excessive physical force on an 8-year-old student who threw yoghurt at her during lunchtime.
The teacher, who had limited training and was unaware the student had ADHD, responded by raising her hand, pulling the boy by the wrist, elbowing him in the head, and slapping his face.
The student fled into the office crying and swearing.
CCTV captured the initial incident but not what happened inside.
The tribunal ruled her actions were disproportionate and not justified under laws allowing physical restraint only to prevent imminent harm.
She admitted her response was driven by panic, expressed regret, and apologized.
The teacher was censured, required to disclose the decision to future employers for a year, and had a note added to her registration.
The tribunal emphasized the need for de-escalation and caution when dealing with vulnerable students.
Una maestra de Nueva Zelanda fue censurada por usar fuerza excesiva contra un niño de 8 años con TDAH que le arrojó yogur.