HC Deb 28 February 2003 vol 400 cc747-8W
Diana Organ

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills (1) if he will make a statement on personal insurance cover for teachers in schools; [88972]

(2) how many education authorities in England and Wales have an insurance policy which covers claims for compensation from a teacher who has sustained a personal assault from a pupil or parent; and which authorities they are. [88973]

Mr. Miliband

Insurance arrangements in schools are determined locally. Local education authorities may fund insurance for schools centrally, and in that case may determine the extent and type of cover, including the extent to which individual teachers will be insured. The Department does not collect details of authorities' insurance arrangements.

We will shortly be publishing an insurance guide for schools. This will contain practical advice for schools about levels and types of insurance cover.