Mrs. Roberts asked about teacher assaults in WA government schools from 2006-2009. The Minister responded that the data isn't readily available and wouldn't be accurate due to varying definitions of 'assault'.

AnsweredQoN 1916Legislative Assembly
Asked
18 November 2009
Portfolio
Education

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(1) In which government schools were teachers assaulted in each of 2006, 2007 and 2008?
(2) In which government schools have teachers been assaulted in 2009?

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Answered
22 February 2010
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
96 days
(1) - (2) This data is not readily available and would require additional staff and more time than has been provided in order to make available comprehensive, accurate information. Furthermore, it would not represent an accurate picture; not all incidents reported as 'assaults' on teachers involve actual physical contact. They may involve threats of assault, 'near misses' or unintentional contact made by Education Support students who lash out when upset.
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