Greater Manchester school teachers strike over assault claims
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Key Points:
- Primary school teachers at Lily Lane and Ravensfield in Greater Manchester have begun strike action over unaddressed reports of violence, including daily assaults, biting, kicking, and even pupils bringing knives to school.
- Staff allege that senior leadership is ignoring urgent health, safety, and safeguarding concerns, with some teachers experiencing physical injuries and high stress levels due to the unsafe working environment.
- The NASUWT union has condemned the trust's handling of the situation, accusing leaders of neglect and intimidation of staff who report issues, and has scheduled strikes for three days each week throughout January.
- The CLIC Trust, managing both schools, insists that pupil and staff safety is a top priority, has kept the schools open during strikes, and expressed willingness to engage
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