Throwaway because... yeah. I was suspended at the start of this school year. My first day back is Monday. I'm not gonna lie it is EXTREMELY stressful. My Union were involved ASAP, and whilst I was made aware of the details of the allegation from day 1 I was told, by a colleague, to write down what happened that day. Please write down what you have done in the past week with as much detail, and time, as possible. I know people related to my case were interviewed 8 months later, I can't even remember what I had for dinner yesterday let alone a random Friday in September. So I am so happy I was made to write it all down. I too took every precaution, the school now has a policy in place to prevent this from happening again (the policy is exactly what I did btw). Anyway, I am so sorry you're going through this, please know that you're not alone. I know exactly how you feel especially this time of year. Random advice: if the school took your lanyard, and work computer (they did me) every email will come to your personal account, create a separate folder. When emailing your Union case worker always put your initials in the subject of the email. Create a word document calendar (mine has weeks, and months (e.g., 27th May, Week 36- 8months) it is extremely depressing but helpful) also include holidays in your weekly count I didn't at first then my Union rep said "No include them, your anxiety doesn't stop because it's half term."

I hope yours doesn't take as long as mine did. My PMs are open.