How this headteacher's career was cut short after a student threw a chair at her
Poor pupil behaviour is having a significant impact on teachers’ physical health, a teachers’ union says.
New data from NASUWT on schools from over 10,000 teachers in the UK found those who experience physical or verbal abuse from pupils report higher levels of work-related health issues compared to those not affected by behaviour.
Former headteacher Michelle Stone was attacked by one of her pupils in 2019, suffering serious spinal injuries and left her with chronic pain and mobility issues.
She tells Ed and Susanna that more needs to be done to tackle classroom violence before the issue reaches 'crisis point'.
Broadcast on 05/10/2026
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New data from NASUWT on schools from over 10,000 teachers in the UK found those who experience physical or verbal abuse from pupils report higher levels of work-related health issues compared to those not affected by behaviour.
Former headteacher Michelle Stone was attacked by one of her pupils in 2019, suffering serious spinal injuries and left her with chronic pain and mobility issues.
She tells Ed and Susanna that more needs to be done to tackle classroom violence before the issue reaches 'crisis point'.
Broadcast on 05/10/2026
Stream Good Morning Britain live, every weekday fr…
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