Teacher gets compensation

A teacher who was dismissed because her school believed that her cancer might recur has been awarded £17,400 in compensation. The 54 year old teacher was head of the kindergarten department of an independent school. The tribunal ruled that she was unfairly dismissed and discriminated against on the grounds of disability. She was deemed fit to return to work, and a phased return to work was recommended, but she was only offered full-time work. She was supported by the NUT and had claimed £100,000 in damages.