Headteacher who suffered life-changing injuries after notoriously violent SEN student hit her with a desk chair wins six-figure payout

A headteacher who suffered life-changing injuries after a notoriously violent student hit her with a desk chair has won a six-figure payout.

Michelle Stone was left in a wheelchair after being attacked by a special educational needs (SEN) student – who had previously attacked two other teachers.

The 50-year-old had been stepping in to protect colleagues but was hit in the spine, leaving her with chronic pain, broken ribs and psychological trauma.

The ‘highly trained’ staff, including Mrs Stone, had repeatedly warned the administration of the SEN school that measures needed to be put in place to protect staff and other students.