Bullying of school staff

A classroom teacher who was so bullied and harassed by her head teacher that she developed a phobic disorder and depressive illness has won £86,487. The judge said the treatment of teacher Margaret Menzies, amounted to bullying, harassment and an unacceptable way of discharging professional duties. Menzies was backed by teachers' union NUT. The award came as the government launched its anti-bullying charter.

The charter is at www.dfes.gov.uk/bullying