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The only people still in denial about the extent of violence in schools are SNP ministers and education bosses on local authorities. ‌

That can be the only explanation for the complete failure to recognise that a tiny minority of disruptive pupils are terrorising classrooms across Scotland. ‌

Today the Daily Record reports on a worrying rise in attacks on school staff, with some classroom assistants turning to protective clothing in a bid to keep themselves safe. ‌

The GMB union uncovered the figures showing some local authorities in ­Scotland have recorded twice as many incidents as in 2023.

It wasn’t so long ago that attacking a staff member would result in an ­automatic suspension. But there has been a shift since 2007 and many parents would argue it’s been f

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