Shocking new figures have revealed the scale of classroom violence across Stirling's schools as 400 reports of injuries sustained due to violence were made in just six months.
More than 400 injuries were reported among teaching staff due to violence in Stirling ’s classrooms within just six months, new figures have revealed.
Over the period, reports submitted for verbal and physical aggression incidents towards council staff totalled 676 – a rise of 181 compared to the same reporting period in 2023. “Regular meetings with education, health and safety and trade union colleagues have taken place to review the local data and to consider ways of addressing concerns around inconsistent reporting of incidents, staff wellbeing, staff knowledge and skills.”
Officers reported: “There were a further 181 forms received during this reporting period compared to the same reporting period in 2022-23, and an increase of 123 reported injuries in comparison. “It is acknowledged that there are a range of factors that may have contributed to the increase in violence in schools such as the impact of family circumstances, relating to stressors experienced during, and post-pandemic, along with environmental factors, such as less access to social, emotional and academic learning opportunities for children during this time.
Councillors agreed unanimously to establish a cross party working group alongside representatives from education, health and safety and trade unions to try and address the issue.
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