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ArtsEd principal temporarily steps down as school announces misconduct investigation

Chris Hocking, ArtsEd’s principal, has temporarily stepped down and an external investigation has been launched into allegations of serious historic misconduct at the school.
ArtsEd principal Chris Hocking
ArtsEd principal Chris Hocking - Robin Savage

London-based drama school ArtsEd has launched an external investigation, led by independent QC Rebecca Tuck. The school had not confirmed whether the allegations are related to principal Chris Hocking, but said he has stepped down temporarily to ensure the investigation is ‘as rigorous and independent as possible’

This news follows the telegraph’s investigation last week into allegations of sexual harassment at three of the UK’s most prestigious drama schools. Bullying, assault and sexual harassment allegations against major drama schools including East 15, Guildford School of Acting and the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts featured in the investigation. 

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