Teaching unions have warned that pupil behaviour and violence in schools has worsened in recent years.
Government figures released just last week showed that the number of school suspensions in England rose to more than 260,000 in the spring term of 2023, the largest number on record for one term. A poll of more than 6,500 NASUWT union members in May and June last year, suggested that 89% feel the number of pupils exhibiting violent and abusive behaviour has increased in the past year.
“No teacher should have to fear being assaulted at work, and everything that can be done must be done to ensure the safety of staff and pupils.”
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