This week in Holyrood, SNP Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth unveiled a five-step strategy to tackle the growing problem of violence in schools. With almost 20,000 verbal or physical attacks on school staff recorded in 2021/22, the SNP’s “plans” fall woefully short. READ MORE: Jenny Gilruth's 'disappointing' plan to tackle classroom violence amounts to just '£360 per school'As mother to a toddler, I dread to think about the school environment that could face my daughter in a few years if things continue unchecked. One that includes an adequate funding package, new guidance for school staff, and a standardised reporting system to keep track of the problem. Aside from the mouth-watering fare however, the most heart-warming aspect of this addictive show is watching the friendships between contestants grow week by week.

Source: Express December 02, 2023 15:46 UTC