Joe Wilson, a primary school teacher at Listerdale Junior Academy in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, was found guilty of unacceptable professional conduct after he faked illness to attend a stag do in Lisbon, Portugal in May 2023. Wilson informed school authorities that he was unwell, claiming to have been 'up all night being sick' and unable to keep food or water down. However, social media posts from the same period showed him enjoying drinks at an airport, leading to his exposure. During the investigation, it was discovered that Wilson had removed pages from his passport, likely containing stamps that would confirm his absence due to travel. The panel chair, Gamel Byles, noted that Wilson's actions were deceitful and lacked integrity, stating that the public would find his behavior unacceptable. Although Wilson expressed shame for his actions and acknowledged his mistakes, the panel did not recommend a ban from teaching, believing that the publication of their findings would serve as an adequate warning regarding professional standards.