I attended a conference last month on student behaviour. It is striking to me how little this issue has been discussed in the run up to the General Election.
Make no mistake, behaviour is a big issue that is having serious repercussions on staff retention and health. Last year, our survey of more than 2,000 education staff found that over a quarter of mental health conditions arising from workplace experiences were caused by student behaviour. In our 2010 behaviour survey, 70 per cent said they had considered quitting teaching because of poor behaviour. Hundreds of people call our helpline every year for help with behaviour, classroom management, conflicts with pupils and attitude issues.
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