Teachers share how a lot harm is induced in colleges every year – and by who

Teachers are forking out nearly £3,000 a year to fix their trashed classrooms, with six chairs, five desks and four whiteboards getting the chop annually.

A study of 500 secondary school educators has highlighted the cost of student calamities both accidental and intentional including three shattered windows each year.

The survey also found that three doors cop it and five computers or laptops are sent packing for repairs or replacements. While 67% reckon most classroom carnage is by accident, a worrying 58% have seen students go full demolition mode on purpose.

ASUS, the tech giant behind the research, weighed in: “The stats really sum up the damage caused by kids in school, whether it’s expensive tech items or classroom essentials.”

“Kids and young teens aren’t always damaging things maliciously, however, and accidents do happen, which can unfortunately hit schools in the pocket.”

“And while it may not be overly expensive to replace a pencil case, smashing a laptop screen can be a lot more financially punishing.”

With the average teacher having chalked up eight years at the front of class and 10% having survived over two decades a staggering three quarters of those quizzed reckon today’s tykes are the rowdiest they’ve ever seen.

Nearly half of teachers reckon that damage to school property is on the rise, with a mere 9% seeing a decrease. The classroom is the top spot for breakages (75%), followed by the loos (54%) and corridors (36%).

A whopping 39% of educators are crying out for sturdier tech, while 32% say their current kit just isn’t cutting it. As a result, nearly half (46%) reckon it’s crucial for school gadgets to be tough as old boots.

Shockingly, 9% have seen their schools shut down temporarily in the past year due to kaput equipment, based on stats from OnePoll.com.

And it’s hitting teachers in the wallet too nearly four in 10 (38%) have forked out over £155 from their own dosh for fixes.

An ASUS spokesperson chimed in: “Even when damage isn’t intentional, the cost of repairs can be substantial. It’s a diversion of funds that ultimately impacts the quality of education and resources available to students and teachers.”

“Educators know the importance of having the right devices on hand that can withstand the rough and tumble of school life – from calculators to computers.”

“But there are options available – like ruggedised laptops for students – which help schools save money when budgets are tight.”