Accused teachers seek safeguards
Alison Mercer
Wednesday, April 25, 2001
Teachers' unions have called for teachers accused of assault by pupils to be given anonymity until they are charged and to be awarded compensation if they are cleared of abuse. The unions broadly welcomed education secretary David Blunkett's announcement of plans to ensure that allegations of assault were dealt with promptly, within three months in all but the most complicated cases. Mr Blunkett also said last week that 1.4m would be available this year to fund a network of regionally-based co-ordinators to help governing bodies deal with cases.
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