Third of teachers faced false allegations

ALMOST a third of teachers have faced a false allegation from a school pupil, according to a new survey.

A poll by the NASUWT union, which represents teachers across the UK, revealed that 99 per cent of teachers are concerned that one of their students may make a false claim against them.

General secretary Chris Keates said: “For years, the NASUWT has been collecting data, tracking allegations and supporting members who have had their lives and careers destroyed by false and malicious allegations made against them.

“Therefore, while the results of the survey come as no surprise, they do serve to highlight the continuing and significant risks facing teachers. Four out of five do not feel that protections for teachers are adequate.”