Local councils fork out millions in compensation over 'baffling' school injury claims
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Local councils across England have forked out almost £4million in compensation over "baffling" school injury claims.Around 6,000 claims were settled over the past two years, according to figures obtained through a Freedom of Information request.Among the more unusual payouts, Newcastle City Council awarded £4,000 to a pupil who burned their lip on a toasted marshmallow.West Northamptonshire Council paid £20,000 after a child tripped while running towards a bouncy castle.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Further five-figure sums were awarded over playground falls, PE lesson injuries and accidents involving hockey sticks and astroturf surfaces.One child also received compensation after being pushed off a slide.Campaigners have branded the trend a "growing scandal", warning it is changing how schools operate.Shimeon Lee, policy analyst at the TaxPayers' Alliance, told the Mail: "Serious negligence deserves compensation, but some of these pay-outs will leave taxpayers baffled.
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