- A teacher received a five-figure settlement after a student threw a laptop at her head, causing injury and loss of consciousness.
- This was one of several payouts secured by the NASUWT teachers' union, totaling nearly £15.2 million in compensation for members in 2024.
- Other cases included a six-figure settlement for a teacher hit by a car and a five-figure settlement for a teacher denied time off for a family emergency.
- The union highlighted the distress and anxiety experienced by teachers in these situations, with some unable to return to work due to physical or psychological harm.
- NASUWT General Secretary Patrick Roach emphasized the union's commitment to pursuing legal action when employers fail in their duty of care.
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