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Scots kids safeguarding boss attacked girl, 12, by seizing her hair and hauling her to floor
HORROR ASSAULT Scots kids safeguarding boss attacked girl, 12, by seizing her hair and hauling her to floor
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A KIDS' safeguarding boss has been convicted of attacking a 12-year-old schoolgirl.
Laurie Black, 45, shouted and swore at the terrified youngster then seized her hair and hauled her to the floor.
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Oban Sheriff Court heard how Black grabbed her hair and dragged her to the ground
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The education support officer previously appeared before MSPs and told them how children were becoming more aggressive in schools.
Argyll and Bute Council has now been slammed for refusing to reveal if the 'bully' has been sacked or disciplined. A source yesterday told The Scottish Sun on Sunday: 'Black is supposed to be somebody parents and children trust.
'Families go to her when they need help looking after kids. They are shocked.
'Nobody would have guessed she was hiding in plain sight — that wee girl must have been terrified.
'Her bravery has exposed Black for the bully she is. She should never be allowed to work with wee ones again.
'The lack of transparency from the council just reeks.'
Oban Sheriff Court heard how Black snatched the girl by her clothes in February before grabbing her hair and dragging her to the ground.
She was also being found guilty of shouting, swearing and acting aggressively.
The Australian has worked as a principal teacher of support in schools for children with additional support needs (ASN) and managed teams for Argyll and Bute Council.
Her work brought her into contact with vulnerable kids and some prone to challenging behaviour.
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Black previously told Holyrood's education committee about rising tensions in classrooms while she was convener of the EIS teaching union's ASN Network.
She said frustrated pupils were lashing out at staff leaving them 'distressed' and in need of 'respite'.
Argyll and Bute Council said: 'We cannot comment on individuals.' Black will be sentenced next month. She declined to comment.
