Tributes paid to 'much loved' Sheffield teacher
Former pupils and colleagues are paying tribute to a Sheffield school teacher, who's died after breaking her leg while putting up a classroom display.
Former pupils and colleagues are paying tribute to a Sheffield school teacher, who's died after breaking her leg while putting up a classroom display.
Lynsey Haycock was a science teacher at Forge Valley School in Stannington.
She was taken to hospital following the accident on Thursday, but passed away on Friday. She leaves behind a husband and two children.
In a statement, head teacher Dale Barrowclough said: “Mrs Haycock was a much loved and respected teacher whose dedication and hard work helped improve the life chances of all the pupils who were fortunate to have her as a teacher.
"We all came to know Mrs Haycock as a very warm hearted person with a great sense of humour. Not only was she treasured by staff she was much loved by the pupils at Forge Valley.
“ As a community we are devastated by this tragic death and our thoughts are with Mrs Haycock’s family and friends during this very difficult time.”
A book of condolences is opening at the school for people to leave their tributes.
A spokesman for Sheffield Council said: “Mrs Haycock broke her leg when she was putting up a display in her classroom. She was taken to hospital where she died of her associated injuries.”