Payouts to teachers injured while working in Scottish schools fell by more than £500,000 this year, figures reveal. One was given £38,777 – the largest award secured by the EIS teaching union in 2021 – after being seriously injured in a classroom attack.
A total of 18 EIS members were awarded £167,685 – a massive drop on the 2020 figure of £700,000.Most payouts were for accidents, including £14,137 to a teacher after they opened a door which hit another door, causing a shoulder injury.EIS general secretary Larry Flanagan said: “Teaching professionals should have the right to expect a safe working place and to be properly supported by employers.” Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter
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