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- Politics
- South Wales Argus
Teachers expected to 'endure violence,' says union
The union believes that the Welsh Government's 'neglect' is causing a crisis in education.
This weekend, members will convene in Cardiff to establish a campaign agenda for the year.
Discussions will centre on safeguarding the profession through better recruitment and restoring pay, addressing learner behaviour, and the need for a sincere social partnership.
The government has proposed a four per cent pay rise, falling short of the IWPRB's 4.8 per cent recommendation.
There were 6,446 recorded violent incidents against school staff in 2023-24.
Matt Wrack, acting general secretary, said: "If the Welsh government wants to build a world-class education system, it's time to start investing in teachers."
Neil Butler, national official for Wales, said: "This government, it seems, is sleepwalking towards crisis.
"While their workloads increase and their pay stagnates, teachers are expected to endure violence in classrooms and accommodate unrealistic qualifications reform."
