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NASUWT: Compensation claims soar after attacks from pupils
One teacher wins over £450,000 following assault

by Felicity Collier in Manchester

A TEACHER won over £450,000 in compensation after being assaulted by a pupil, teachers’ union NASUWT said yesterday, warning that cuts to health and safety are putting school staff at risk.

Recent figures by the union showed that compensation payouts to teachers have soared during the past 12 months.

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