Ms Ngaio Trueman

The Secretary of State does not make these decisions themselves. They are made by a senior official on the recommendation of an independent panel.

Teacher's name: Ms Ngaio Trueman

Teacher reference number: 9856884

Teacher's date of birth: 7 October 1974

Location teacher worked: Gloucestershire, South West England

Date of professional conduct panel: 20 May 2026

Outcome type: prohibition order

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with The Teacher's’ Disciplinary (England) Regulations 2012, a professional conduct panel was convened to consider the case of Ms Ngaio Trueman, formerly employed in Gloucestershire, South West England

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OFFICIAL - FOR PUBLIC RELEASE OFFICIAL - FOR PUBLIC RELEASE Ms Ngaio Trueman: Professional conduct panel meeting outcome Panel decision and reasons on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education May 2026 2 OFFICIAL - FOR PUBLIC RELEASE OFFICIAL - FOR PUBLIC RELEASE Contents Introduction 3 Allegations 4 Summary of evidence 4 Documents 4 Statement of agreed facts 5 Decision and reasons 5 Findings of fact 6 Panel’s recommendation to the Secretary of State 12 Decision and reasons on behalf of the Secretary of State 16 3 OFFICIAL - FOR PUBLIC RELEASE OFFICIAL - FOR PUBLIC RELEASE Professional conduct panel decision and recommendations, and decision on behalf of the Secretary of State Teacher: Ms Ngaio Trueman Teacher ref number: 9856884 Teacher date of birth: 7 October 1974 TRA reference: 24637 Date of determination: 20 May 2026 Former employer: St Mary’s Church of England Primary School, Gloucestershire Introduction A professional conduct panel (“the panel”) of the Teaching Regulation Agency (“the TRA”) convened on 20 May 2026 by way of a virtual meeting, to consider the case of Ms Ngaio Trueman. The panel members were Ms Chloe Nash (lay panellist – in the chair), Mr David Loveless (teacher panellist) and Ms Claire Lane (teacher panellist). The legal adviser to the panel was Mr Nicholas West of Birketts LLP solicitors. In advance of the meeting, after taking into consideration the public interest and the interests of justice, the TRA agreed to a request from Ms Trueman that the allegations be considered without a hearing. Ms Trueman provided a signed statement of agreed facts and admitted unacceptable professional conduct and conduct that may bring the profession into disrepute and conviction of a relevant offence. The panel considered the case at a meeting without the attendance of the presenting officer Mr Wen Yeap, of Browne Jacobson, Ms Trueman or any representative for Ms Trueman. The meeting took place in private and was not recorded. 4 OFFICIAL - FOR PUBLIC RELEASE OFFICIAL - FOR PUBLIC RELEASE Allegations The panel considered the allegations set out in the Notice of Meeting dated 2 March 2026. It was alleged that Ms Trueman was guilty of unacceptable professional conduct and/or conduct that may bring the profession into disrepute, in that whilst employed as a Teacher at St Mary’s Primary School between 24 March 2015 and 31 August 2024: 1. She displayed unprofessional behaviour, on or around 11 July 2024, in that she arrived at school under the influence of alcohol and/or was under the influence of alcohol whilst on school premises and/or during school hours 2. Her conduct as may be found proven at 1 above put one or more pupils at risk of harm. In addition, it was also alleged that Ms Trueman was guilty of having been convicted, at any time, of a relevant offence in that: 1. She was convicted at Cheltenham Magistrates Court on or around 30 July 2024 for driving a motor vehicle with excess alcohol on or around 11 July 2024. Ms Trueman admitted the facts of allegations 1 and 2. In respect of those admitted allegations, she also admitted that her conduct amounted to unacceptable professional conduct and/or conduct that may bring the profession into disrepute, as set out in the statement of agreed facts signed by Ms Trueman on 29 August 2025. Ms Trueman further admitted that, in respect of having been convicted of a relevant offence, she admitted allegation 1, as set out in the statement of agreed facts signed by Ms Trueman on 29 August 2025. Summary of evidence Documents In advance of the meeting, the panel received a bundle of documents which included: Section 1: Chronology – page 4 Section 2: Notice of Referral, Response and Notice of Meeting – pages 5 to 35 Section 3: Statement of Agreed Facts and Presenting Officer Representations – pages 36 to 42 Section 4: TRA documents – pages 43 to 84 5 OFFICIAL - FOR PUBLIC RELEASE OFFICIAL - FOR PUBLIC RELEASE Section 5: Teacher documents – pages 85 to 90 The panel also received a further document titled ‘Virtual Notice of Meeting’ dated 2 March 2026. The panel members confirmed that they had read all of the documents within the bundle, in advance of the meeting, including the Notice of Meeting document. In the consideration of this case, the panel had regard to the document Teacher misconduct: Disciplinary procedures for the teaching profession May 2020, (the “Procedures”). Statement of agreed facts The panel considered a statement of agreed facts which was signed by Ms Trueman on 29 August 2025 and subsequently signed by the presenting officer on 29 September 2025. Decision and reasons The panel announced its decision and reasons as follows: The panel carefully considered the case before it and reached a decision. In advance of the meeting the TRA agreed to a request from Ms Trueman for the allegations to be considered without a hearing. The panel had the ability to direct that the case be considered at a hearing if required in the interests of justice or in the public interest. The panel did not determine that such a direction was necessary or appropriate in this case. On 24 March 2015, Ms Trueman commenced employment at St Mary’s Church of England Primary School (‘the School’). On 11 July 2024, Ms Trueman arrived late for work and parked her vehicle in a disabled parking space at the School. On the same day, the police were called, and Ms Trueman was subjected to a breathalyser test, which indicated that she was over the legal alcohol limit. Ms Trueman was subsequently escorted from the School by the police. On 30 July 2024, Ms Trueman was formally convicted at Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court following a guilty plea for driving a motor vehicle while over the legal alcohol limit, contrary to section 5(1)(a) of the Road Traffic Act 1988. She was made subject to a community order, which included an alcohol treatment requirement for six months and a rehabilitation activity requirement of up to ten days. She was also disqualified from 6 OFFICIAL - FOR PUBLIC RELEASE OFFICIAL - FOR PUBLIC RELEASE holding or obtaining a driving licence for 30 months, with a reduction available upon completion of an approved course and was fined £615. On 28 October 2024, a referral was made to the TRA. Findings of fact The findings of fact are as follows: 1. You displayed unprofessional behaviour, on or around 11 July 2024, in that you arrived at school under the influence of alcohol and/or were under the influence of alcohol whilst on school premises and/or during school hours The panel noted that Ms Trueman admitted allegation 1, as set out in the statement of agreed facts, signed by her on 29 August 2025. Notwithstanding this, the panel made a determination based on the facts available to it. Ms Trueman accepted that she arrived at School under the influence of alcohol, that she was under the influence of alcohol whilst on the School’s premises and during school hours on 11 July 2024. Ms Trueman further accepted that she was breathalysed by the police on the School’s premises and was significantly over the legal limit. The panel noted the School’s investigation report dated 18 July 2024. The report followed an incident in which Ms Trueman was confirmed, through a police breathalyser, to have been intoxicated on the School’s premises and to have driven to work while over the legal alcohol limit. The report stated that the evidence gathered consisted of eyewitness accounts from members of staff. It was reported that there had been a number of occasions on which staff members had raised concerns about Ms Trueman’s conduct while at the School. Although this evidence was hearsay, the panel considered that the written accounts from all six witnesses and the [REDACTED] of the School were broadly consistent and contemporaneous as they were appended to the School’s investigation report dated 18 July 2024. The panel therefore determined that appropriate weight could be given to this hearsay evidence. The report stated that, on 11 July 2024, the deputy headteacher observed that Ms Trueman appeared unsteady on her feet first thing in the morning. The [REDACTED] asked Ms Trueman if she was okay, but Ms Trueman did not respond. At that time, Ms Trueman was standing outside on the steps leading into the School, greeting children and parents. The [REDACTED] alerted the [REDACTED] who noticed a strong smell of alcohol on Ms Trueman’s breath and observed that her eyes appeared “glazed” and that she was unsteady on her feet. [REDACTED] escorted Ms Trueman into an office and asked her whether she was drunk. Ms Trueman denied this and stated that she had not been drinking, although she acknowledged that she may have consumed wine the previous evening. [REDACTED] then asked Ms Trueman whether she had driven to 7 OFFICIAL - FOR PUBLIC RELEASE OFFICIAL - FOR PUBLIC RELEASE School, to which Ms Trueman replied that she had. When asked where her car was parked, Ms Trueman said it was in the staff car park. [REDACTED] informed Ms Trueman that the police would need to be contacted. The police attended and administered a breathalyser test, which showed that Ms Trueman was significantly over the legal limit. Ms Trueman was subsequently arrested. Having considered the admitted facts and the supporting documentary evidence, the panel was satisfied on the balance of probabilities that allegation 1 was proven. 2. Your conduct as may be found proven at 1 above put one or more pupils at risk of harm. The panel noted that Ms Trueman admitted allegation 2, as set out in the statement of agreed facts dated 29 September 2025. Notwithstanding this, the panel made a determination based on the facts available to it. Ms Trueman accepted that her conduct at allegation 1 put one or more pupils at risk of harm. The panel also note