A deputy head teacher of a special educational needs school has been banned from the profession for using excessive force towards students.
Gregory Elleston dragged a child along the floor, held pupils’ arms behind their backs, and pushed their heads down, a conduct panel heard.
One also claimed the teacher caused a red mark on their face.
Mr Elleston admitted the allegations about his time at Rowan Independent School near Wolverhampton.
The panel struck him off on behalf of the secretary of state for education at a virtual hearing held on 24 and 25 July, which the former teacher did not attend.