Troubled pupils are kicking and punching teachers [Independent.ie]
- Published: 02 March 2011
KICKING, punching, and screaming. These are just some of the problems teachers are facing every day with troubled pupils at disadvantaged primary schools.
A study has found that teachers often feel helpless, with one admitting she often cries with frustration.
One teacher described a disruptive pupil who could not sit down.
"She would scream and shout, push children out of the way and she would hit children," the report said.
"And if you tried to remove her, she would scream and she would kick. It was very distressing for her, for us to have to physically remove her from the room, and then it was incredibly distressing for the rest of the class."
Another described a young boy who had been violent to children and adults.
"Numerous teachers I'd say at this stage have gotten kicked and punched when he lashes out".
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