COMPENSATION to teachers who suffer injuries on school property has soared, with one education worker awarded almost £250,000 after falling while putting up a classroom display.

The payout was among cases of education workers awarded settlements for accidents and assaults on school property in a study published today by teaching unions, which warn that enough hasn't been done to carry out formal risk assessments or put in place proper safety regulations.

The teacher in East England lost her balance and fell while climbing on a table and chair to put up a display by her class.