Official figures show 588 sickening incidents were reported by teachers and other school workers in Renfrewshire in the 2023/24 academic year
At least three members of staff are being physically assaulted or verbally abused every day due to an “epidemic of violence” in Renfrewshire classrooms, trade unions chiefs have revealed.
The local authorities did not breakdown the figures but Renfrewshire Council suggests the 588 school reports could be the result of several members of staff being verbally or physically abused in one incident. The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.
“That must change as a matter of urgency and staff must be given the time and encouragement to report incidents properly and should expect those incidents to be properly investigated and acted on.” The GMB Scotland survey of almost 800 school support staff across the country revealed 68 per cent of workers fear the crisis of youth violence has worsened over the last three years.
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