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A teacher was reportedly referred to the UK terrorism watchdog after showing her videos. Donald Trump to students. Unnamed teacher is said to be showing teenagers A-level education policy Clips of the US president, including his inauguration.
But the teacher was accused of causing “emotional harm” to A-level students at The Henley College in Oxfordshire. He was referred to as a “priority” by local child protection authorities and authorities subsequently referred him to the Government’s Counter Terrorism Prevention programme.
The teacher reportedly initiated a complaints procedure against the sixth-form college, resulting in him being paid £2,000. Daily Telegraphthe person who first reported the case.
He told the publication: “It was just horrifying, just mind-blowing. “We were discussing the US election, Trump had just won, and I showed a few videos from the Trump campaign.
“I was later accused of bias. One of the students claimed they were emotionally disturbed and had nightmares.”
The teacher said he was a Republican supporter but denied being an extremist. He asked the Freedom of Expression League to help fight alleged misconduct.
In a letter not seen by the Daily Express, the teacher was said to have shared “inappropriate content” with his students and was accused of presenting political views that emphasized “Right-wing, potentially extremist views”.
The teacher said he also showed students videos of Kamala Harris. He also wrote a letter to US Vice President J.D. Vance, complaining about the “communist-style silencing of views and narratives that run counter to those imposed by the intolerant far left.”
He accused the university of being “totally Left-biased”. Henley College has been approached for comment.
Henley College told the Telegraph it did not comment on individual allegations or ongoing investigations.
He added: “We are committed to protecting the welfare of all our students and staff and following legal safeguarding procedures in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.
“Allegations are being treated with due care in accordance with legal guidance and with appropriate support provided to all involved.”
