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ASCL responds to Tories' story on police called into schools 4000 times a year to deal with violence
Published: 17 February, 2009
Commenting on the figures obtained by the Conservative party, ASCL general secretary, Dr John Dunford, said; "This is scaremongering. In fact, schools are havens of calm, even when the communities they serve may be riven with conflict and violence. Parents and pupils should not be scared by these stories - they should be reassured that, when violence does occur in school, it is dealt with quickly and firmly." "Police are called to assist more readily than in the past because schools are now working more closely with the police and are more determined than ever to ensure that they are safe places for children." "I do not agree with the Conservatives' recommendation to abolish exclusion appeals panels, which would result in more cases in court, serving the interests of neither the pupil nor the school." Related articles: 
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