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NASUWT Secures £15.2 Million in Compensation for Teachers Facing Injuries and Discrimination

The union’s latest figures, released ahead of its annual conference in Liverpool, highlight significant settlements for workplace injuries and Equality Act violations.

Overview

  • The NASUWT teaching union secured nearly £15.2 million in compensation for its members in 2024, with details revealed in April 2025.
  • A teacher injured by a pupil throwing a laptop received a five-figure settlement after losing consciousness from the attack.
  • Another teacher was awarded a six-figure payout after sustaining a fractured heel in a school car park accident while directing traffic.
  • The union supported a pregnant teacher in an employment tribunal over Equality Act breaches, addressing employer misconduct during her pregnancy.
  • Patrick Roach, NASUWT’s general secretary, reaffirmed the union’s commitment to pursuing justice for members facing unsafe or discriminatory workplaces.