Teacher reprimanded for inquiring about student’s ADHD medication

A teacher faces scrutiny after attempting to buy ADHD medication from a student, and must demonstrate his fitness to the Teaching Council to return to his role. The student had sought help for various mental health issues, including depression and an eating disorder, but instead of directing her to a school counselor, the teacher engaged with her outside school hours via Microsoft Teams. Their communication decreased after the student made progress during the school holidays.

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