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flag A New Zealand teacher was censured for using excessive force on an 8-year-old boy with ADHD who threw yogurt at her.

flag 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. flag 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. flag The student fled into the office crying and swearing. flag CCTV captured the initial incident but not what happened inside. flag The tribunal ruled her actions were disproportionate and not justified under laws allowing physical restraint only to prevent imminent harm. flag She admitted her response was driven by panic, expressed regret, and apologized. flag The teacher was censured, required to disclose the decision to future employers for a year, and had a note added to her registration. flag The tribunal emphasized the need for de-escalation and caution when dealing with vulnerable students.

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