1. In the last financial year (2020/21) how much money did you pay to students, who attended school under your authority’s responsibility, as compensation for personal injuries?
£72,509.18
2. How many individual claims did this represent?
Five.
3. For all payments in excess of £2,000 please state the amount of compensation and a brief description of the nature of the claim, e.g. Fall from climbing frame (£2,100), Fingers trapped in door (£3,150).
- 3 claims for events which took place in the 1970s, total £64, 250
- Accident at school £6,083
- Accident at school £2,176
4. In relation to all claims for compensation for personal injury referred to in Q.1 how many of these claims were for injuries sustained as a result of an attack or assault from another student?
None.
5. What was the total compensation paid to students who were attacked or assaulted by fellow students?
£0.00
Note: These five questions relate to compensation claims paid in 2020/21 irrespective of when the actual injury incident took place or when the claim was lodged. No details of costs and payments to solicitors are requested.