Schools warn increased classroom assault stand-downs require support, not force
Schools are concerned that a new 'reasonable force' policy will increase physical restraints of students in classrooms.
Schools already physically restrain around 15 students daily. Education leaders are warning that Act's new 'reasonable force' policy risks heightening the use of physical restraint rather than addressing the underlying issues driving classroom assault and stand-downs. Schools are calling for support measures instead.
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Teachers say increased classroom assault stand-downs require support, not force
Schools already report physically restraining 15 students a day; there are concerns Act’s new ‘reasonable force’ policy will further heighten its use
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Schools warn increased classroom assault stand-downs require support, not force
Schools already report physically restraining 15 students a day; there are concerns Act’s new ‘reasonable force’ policy will further heighten its use