Assaults on staff at educational establishments - Find a freedom of information request

Request

Please provide me with the following information regarding reported assaults on staff at educational establishments in the academic year 2023/2024:



1. Date of alleged assault

2. Type of educational establishment (e.g. Primary School, Special School)

3. Victim of assault (e.g. teacher, teaching assistant, lunchtime assistant)

4. Type of assault(physical/verbal/threat (if physical assault, please give as much information as possible)

5. Any injuries sustained by member of staff

6. Age of pupil involved

7. Outcome of assault (e.g. suspension, expulsion, police called)

Decision

For questions 1-5 refer to table below

Service Date Of Incident Occupation or Job Title Kind of Accident Kind of Accident Sub Type Injury
Primary 21/02/2024 Teaching Assistant Abuse/agression (intentional /criminal) Non-employee - physical contact (pushed/hit/spitting, thrown item/object etc) Concussion/loss of consciousness/dizziness/asphyxia
Primary 22/02/2024 Teaching Assistant Abuse/agression (intentional /criminal) Non-employee - physical contact (pushed/hit/spitting, thrown item/object etc) Mental health / Wellbeing
Primary 29/01/2024 Teacher Abuse/agression (intentional /criminal) Non-employee - physical contact (pushed/hit/spitting, thrown item/object etc) Internal Injury
Primary 05/02/2024 Class Teacher Abuse/agression (intentional /criminal) Employee - physical contact (pushed/hit/spitting/thrown item/object etc) Minor damage/injury to skin
Primary 05/02/2024 Assistant Headteacher Abuse/agression (intentional /criminal) Employee - physical contact (pushed/hit/spitting/thrown item/object etc) Minor damage/injury to skin
Primary 25/01/2024 SENCO Abuse/agression (intentional /criminal) Non-employee - physical contact (pushed/hit/spitting, thrown item/object etc) Significant damage/injury to skin
Primary 04/01/2024 Teaching Assistant Abuse/agression (intentional /criminal) Non-employee - physical contact (pushed/hit/spitting, thrown item/object etc) Damage to Soft tissue / Ligament / Tendon /Muscle
Primary 08/01/2024 Teaching Assistant Abuse/agression (intentional /criminal) Non-employee - physical contact (pushed/hit/spitting, thrown item/object etc) Minor damage/injury to skin
Primary 27/11/2023 Teacher Abuse/agression (intentional /criminal) Non-employee - physical contact (pushed/hit/spitting, thrown item/object etc) Minor damage/injury to skin
Primary 21/11/2023 Teaching Assistant Abuse/agression (intentional /criminal) Non-employee - physical contact (pushed/hit/spitting, thrown item/object etc) Minor damage/injury to skin
Primary 21/11/2023 Teaching Assistant Abuse/agression (intentional /criminal) Non-employee - physical contact (pushed/hit/spitting, thrown item/object etc) Minor damage/injury to skin

 

Reference number
10921065
Date request received
6 November 2024
Date of decision
18 November 2024