ALL employees must have the right to a safe working environment, where they are protected from the threat of assault and injury. 

Sadly, far too many workers, including teachers, have to face the prospect of violence, assault and injury in the course of their everyday working lives.

Our schools should be safe spaces for students and staff alike, providing a welcoming environment where learning and teaching can flourish. And, the majority of the time, this is exactly what they are. But not always.