Support teams to tackle students who make life hell for teachers
Mr Wilkinson’s promise comes after recent reports that teachers in schools across Waterford are increasingly exposed to intimidation, bullying and harassment by disruptive students.
Mr Wilkinson said: “Many teachers have told me they are subjected to verbal and physical abuse by students on a daily basis. Some of them have been deeply scarred by the constant intimidation from students who have no grasp of decent behaviour or respect for teachers.