Headteacher Banned for Changing School Dates for Cruise
Headteacher Joy Ballard struck off after using school funds for a car, changing term dates for cruises, and wasting money on camping gear and karaoke machines.
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Headteacher banned for changing term dates for cruise
Joy Ballard, 59, has been banned from teaching after a tribunal found she changed Ryde Academy's term dates to go on a cruise, misused school funds for a car and personal items.
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Educating Cardiff Star Banned for Cruise Term Date Change
Joy Ballard, former headteacher from Educating Cardiff, banned from teaching after changing school term dates for a cruise and misusing school funds.
Headteacher who changed term dates for cruise banned
Joy Ballard, former headteacher of Ryde Academy, has been banned from teaching after altering school term dates to go on a luxury cruise and misusing school funds for personal purchases.
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