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Teachers Strike as Pupils Bring Knives and Assault Staff
10 Jan
Summary
- A pupil discharged an imitation firearm at Ravensfield Primary School.
- Teachers at two primary schools walked out over safety concerns.
- Staff reported assaults, knives, and pupils being too scared to attend.
Staff at Ravensfield Primary School in Greater Manchester recently walked out over severe safety concerns, including allegations of physical assaults by pupils and the presence of knives in classrooms. The situation intensified when a child discharged an imitation firearm in the playground on the second day of strike action. Although no one was injured, the incident caused panic and prompted a police investigation.
This walkout, alongside similar action at Lily Lane Primary School, highlights deep-seated issues within the Changing Lives in Collaboration Trust (CLiC). Teachers report high levels of stress and anxiety, with some pupils being too afraid to attend school. Union leaders have declared the situation an "emergency," emphasizing the urgent need for a safe working environment.
The CLiC Trust expressed disappointment at the strike's timing but stated a commitment to working with the union. Despite the industrial action, both schools remained open. The ongoing dispute underscores a critical juncture for school safety and teacher welfare within the trust.
