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Thousands paid out to pupils who sue schools in Forth Valley

Thousands paid out to pupils who sue schools in Forth Valley

Thousands of pounds has been paid out to pupils in Forth Valley who sue their schools.

The “compensation culture” in classrooms has seen local authorities award more than £100,000 to children in the last five years.

One youngster received a payout following a fall in the playground and another won £1,375 after they kicked through a glass door and cut their leg.

Stirling Council has paid out almost £60,000 to 13 pupils since 2008, although far more pupils made claims which were unsuccessful. Compensation demands for a stolen iPad, torn trousers and lost shoes were turned down.

Falkirk Council settled 15 claims in five years totalling £34,000 but would not disclose information about why the damages were paid.

A spokeswoman said: “All of the compensation was related to injuries sustained by pupils. I am not able to provide further details as the details of any injuries could identify these pupils.”

Clackmannanshire Council paid out almost £6,000 in the same five-year period both claims were made after pupils fell. To win compensation, a child must prove there has been a breach of the duty of care owed to them by the school.

If the child has suffered as a result of negligence they can submit a claim for their suffering and funding for any medical treatment. Stirling Council’s insurers pick up the bill if damages total more than a £25,000 cap.

“The council’s excess is £25,000 so any costs over and above this are costs to the insurer,” said a spokeswoman.

A 10-year-old pupil at Bridge of Allan Primary School won the maximum amount from the council after suing for “discrimination”.

Stirling Council refused to release any further details about the £44,000 claim, which was settled earlier this year, but stated that “the allegations were made against other pupils”.

A spokeswoman added: “We can confirm that no teacher was suspended in connection with these allegations.”

A 16-year-old pupil was also awarded the maximum £25,000 after being struck by a cricket bat during a PE lesson at Wallace High School.

A 13-year-old at St Modans High School won £1,375 after kicking a glass door pane, which shattered and cut his leg.

The claim was originally for £10,000.

Pupils also secured damages after incidents on school trips. Parents of a primary school child who “fell ill” on an excursion were awarded travelling expenses of £255 after they were forced to pick him up.

Parents of another pupil who was too unwell to attend a ski trip to Italy clawed back £670 from Stirling Council for fees paid in advance.

In the classroom, a 13-year-old girl won £15,000 for an eye injury sustained after another Bannockburn High School pupil “threw/kicked” a pen.

The parents of another pupil are waiting for a decision about a £25,000 damages claim submitted after their child tripped over a climbing frame during gym class at Bannockburn Primary.