Published: 18 March 2024

A Fitness to Practise Committee of the Education Workforce Council, sitting remotely on 12 and 13 March 2024, has found an allegation of ‘unacceptable professional conduct’ proven against further education teacher and further education learning support worker, Ceri Ann Ridge.

The Fitness to Practise Committee found the following allegations proven, that Miss Ridge:

1. On or around 20 March 2023;
   1. shouted at Student A through their car window; and
   2. attempted to remove Student A’s car keys from the ignition of their car; and
   3. pointed her finger in close proximity to Student A’s face; and
   4. threw a riding crop at Student A’s car.

Having made these findings, the Committee determined that Miss Ridge’s conduct above was inappropriate and intimidating.

The Fitness to Practise Committee imposed a Reprimand upon Miss Ridge’s registration as a further education teacher and further education learning support worker for a period of two years (from 13 March 2024 to 13 March 2026). As such, Miss Ridge will be able to work as a registered person (further education teacher and further education learning support worker) who provides specific services in or for a further education institution in Wales.  

Miss Ridge has the right of appeal to the High Court within 28 days.