“I’ve been hit, pushed, scratched and kicked on a daily basis.”
The words of a teacher from Aberdeen, considering leaving the profession, as violent incidents involving pupils in schools increase.
Unions say the safety of staff is at risk and more action is needed to tackle the growing problem in both primaries and secondaries.
It comes as figures obtained by STV News reveal a surge in both physical and verbal attacks.
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