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SSTA WARNS OF CONTINUED RISE IN VIOLENCE IN SCHOOLS The Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association today commented on the latest set of figures on violent incidents against teachers in Scotland’s schools."The continued rise in the number of violent incidents against teachers and other staff in schools gives us great cause for concern", said David Eaglesham, General Secretary. "Over 4 years, the number of reported incidents has risen from under 2,000 to around 5,500, a rise of over 275%. While a proportion of this can correctly be attributed to better and more accurate reporting of incidents by teachers, schools and local authorities, it is not acceptable to continue to say that the whole increase reflects a "bedding in" of statistics. The reality is that more and more of the extent of the problems of violence in schools is being revealed through these figures." "The trend in the statistics on violence in schools correlates at a high level with reports of increased violence against colleagues in the health services, emergency services and other areas of public service. It is clear that society as a whole has become more aggressive in many ways, including road and air rage, and that schools are not exempt from this." "While the measures currently being undertaken by the Scottish Executive and local authorities may help to abate the increase in incidents of violence, what is now needed is a much broader approach to the underlying problems in society through which violence against public servants becomes as unacceptable and drink driving or domestic abuse." "The Association looks to the Executive and Parliament to grasp this issue and to seek ways of engaging the whole of Scottish society in agreeing to eliminate violence from our public services." Further details from: David Eaglesham, General Secretary 30 January 2003 |
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Scottish
Secondary Teachers' Association
14 West End Place
Edinburgh
EH11 2ED
Email: info@ssta.org.uk
Telephone: 0131 313 7300
Fax: 0131 346 8057
