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Andy England: Darfield High School Principal on the rising number of students disciplined for physical assault

Andy England: Darfield High School Principal on the rising number of students disciplined for physical assault

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A view school violence is changing, with fewer mass fights, but far more frequent outbursts.

New data shows 12,300 students were disciplined for physical assault this year – up 49% on 2019.

Most incidents involved students attacking other students.

Darfield High School Principal Andy England told Heather du Plessis-Allan increasing neurodiversity in classrooms is likely one factor.

He says devices are also a problem, with social media trends often sparking more organised assaults.

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