Craig, Reader's Comment 27 of 53, 280 assaults at WA schools in two terms, Yasmi

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Craig, Reader's Comment 27 of 53, 280 assaults at WA schools in two terms, Yasmine Phillips, PerthNow, 26 November 2009: http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/assaults-at-wa-schools-in-two-terms/story-e6frg15c-1225804034872 Historical link preserved from the original page.

WA teachers are not supported by their employers and not respected by the community.

I'm currently a teacher in London in a school in a low socio-economic area.

Two weeks ago a workmate and I were verbally assaulted by a parent.

This parent was removed from the school by the police and is now legally banned from ever coming onto school grounds.

Her son is now in an anger management course and was suspended for being abusive to staff and students.

It was not a nice experience, but I feel much safer knowing I have support from police and my employer.

I used to work for the WA education department.

Key word is "used".

There is very little support for a safe working environment for WA teachers.

Students who want to learn and try to do the right thing are let down because there is no support.

Teaching is not a profession that is respected and valued by society in WA.

Education is seen as worthless.