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One in five teachers in England 'hit by pupil' in past year: survey

23 Sept 07:01 Key points summarised by AI

A recent poll reveals nearly one in five teachers in England have been physically assaulted by a pupil in the last year, indicating a significant decline in student behavior post-pandemic.
The survey also highlights broader behavioral issues, with 30% of teachers witnessing pupil fights weekly and 15% of secondary teachers experiencing sexual harassment from students.
Education chief Amanda Spielman attributes this rise in disruptive behavior to a loss of 'socialisation' during Covid lockdowns, a problem she expects will take years to resolve.
Teachers are experiencing 'dystopian levels' of stress and workload, prompting the NASUWT teaching union to consider renewed strike action over pay, working conditions, and wellbeing.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.