A drunken driver who hit two cars on the way to school, while almost four times the limit of the Drankriate has avoided an educational ban.
Lorraine Bradley, 58, crashed after a night of drinking prosecco on a 'drinks and knees' knees in the half -term.
She plowed her mini in a parked car before she struck a stationary Ford focus in Oulton Road, Leeds, so that the driver remained with breast and head injuries.
The police arrived at 7.35 am on October 20, 2023, to find Bradley who smelled alcohol. She blew a breath test along the 133 mg road – well over the legal limit of 35 mg.
A second proof lecture at the station later confirmed 107 mg in its system.
Bradley, the head of Rodillian Academy in Wakefield, was extracted from her post and brought before the courts, where she admitted.
She was hit with a two -year driving ban and a fine of £ 1,000.
However, the watchdog of the Education Regulation Agency has now ruled that she can continue in class and said that she was 'repentent' and 'had learned her lesson'.
Boozed Up Lorraine Bradley, 58, was more than three times the limit of the drink drive at 7.35 am when she stepped behind the wheel of her gray mini to go to work
The crash left another driver with head and breast injuries and Bradley who required hospital treatment at Leeds General Infirmary
Bradley blew a first Breath test along the 133 mg road with a second reading at the station that later confirms 107 mg in its system
Panel Chairman Paul Burton admitted that she was 'considerably short' of professional standards and could have jeopardized 'students', but decided that her regret was sufficient to save her the ax.
He said: 'If she had not stopped, she would have spent the day making decisions under a considerable degree of drunkenness, because she was three times about the legal limit for driving.
“This could have influenced the safety and security of the students because she was responsible for their well -being.”
In the court, Bradley claimed that she did not realize that she was still drunk when she came behind the wheel of her gray mini.
She told officers that she had drunk with a small drinks and Hibbels' Soiree, but had not eaten much.
Her lawyer Leigh Nisbet told Leeds Magistrates Court in November 2024: 'She got up as usual at 5 am and started doing her work. She started to prepare for the school day. She started putting together a list, she had spoken with her dad. Everything she would normally do.
“And then she left at 7.30 am. This accident happened and as a result she was knitted.
“She didn't know she was the limit and functioned as she always does.”
Formerly Chief teacher of Rodillian Academy in Wakefield, Bradley was from her position after she admitted that she had driven a drink – but a watchdog has now ruled that she can continue in class
Bradley was depicted on the phone while he spoke outside of Leeds Magistrates' Court on Friday 26 January
Bradley's lawyer said the accident had a 'devastating effect' on her personal life
The main teacher was immediately dismissed from the Rodillion Academy, who has 1,700 students in his books and is excellent for leadership and management by Ofsted.
The Education Regulation Agency had the power to forbid Bradley to teach in classrooms in England for an unlimited period.
Nevertheless, the watchdog ruled that the publication of his findings was sufficient of a punishment, so that Bradley could now continue her career.
Mr Burton wrote: 'The actions of Mrs. Bradley took place outside the educational environment and did not involve students or children.
'However, Mrs. Bradley had admitted that she would have gone to school and taught while she might make bad decisions.
'The panel discovered that although Mrs. Bradley did not consume alcohol at school, her actions still influenced her credibility and integrity as an educator.
“The violation does not directly relate to its teaching tasks, but it could have influenced the safety and safety of the public.”
Bradley, who has worked in education for more than 30 years, was described as a highly regarded senior lecturer.
The business was heard at Leeds Magistrates Court in the center of Leeds, West Yorkshire, in November 2024 (stock photo)
The court heard that Bradley was not even allowed back to school to free up her desk after she was fired
The disciplinary hearing in Coventry, West Midlands, received a number of glowing character references and told how she was sent, thank you from students and parents.
Bradley told the tribunal that she felt 'sorrow' and 'loss' not to be able to teach and express 'shame' about the incident.
The panel noticed her 'dedication to education' and 'intact record' before she concluded that she was still a valuable educator.
Mr Burton wrote: 'The panel noted that she continued to teach in class while serving as a director, maintained her experience and demonstrating her dedication to teaching.
“The panel concluded that Mrs. Bradley had demonstrated a considerable educational experience and a high level of dedication to teaching throughout her career.”
The official David Oatley signed the decision on behalf of the education secretary Bridget Phillipson and wrote: 'A prohibition order is not proportional or in the public interest.
“I believe that the publication of the findings would be sufficient to send a suitable message to the teacher about the behavioral standards that were not acceptable.”
