Head's conduct hearing adjourned

Mr Wealthall was praised by Mr Blair at an awards ceremony in 2000

A hearing examining claims of unacceptable professional conduct against a headmaster has been adjourned until autumn.

Richard Wealthall, 60, former head of St Clement's High School, Terrington St Clement, Norfolk, appeared before the General Teaching Council.

It is alleged he employed and promoted family members, his mistress and her family while intimidating other staff.

The council adjourned the hearing to allow full consideration of the case.