School Claim
Claims against schools often involve staff misconduct. In England and Wales, schools are either government-funded or privately run. Independent schools need insurance for claims after closure, though tracking insurers for defunct, privately-owned schools is difficult. Compensation from the abuser is only viable if they have sufficient assets. Vicarious liability holds schools accountable for staff misconduct if the conduct is closely connected to their employment. Recent rulings clarified this, ensuring schools are liable only if the misconduct occurs within the scope of employment.