10 point plan: School violence

In this episode of Western Teacher Live, we're talking about how the State School Teachers’ Union of WA (SSTUWA) welcomes Education Minister Tony Buti’s new 10-point plan to tackle school violence.
 
 Hear from President Matt Jarman and SVP Natalie Blewitt about the Minister's 10 point plan to tackle violence in public schools.

It is especially important to note that schools experiencing high levels of violent behaviour will be offered targeted assistance under the plan.

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Authorised by Mary Franklyn, General Secretary, The State School Teachers' Union of W.A. 2025.

Chapters

• 0:49 Is violence more prevalent in schools these days or do we just see more of it because everyone's got a phone?
• 1:43 How well will the 10 point plan be accepted in schools?
• 2:51 Action 1: Principals to suspend students who attack other students, start fights or share and promote violence
• 3:56 Action 2: Principals to automatically move to exclude any student who physically attacks school staff
• 4:40 Action 3: Alternative learning settings for the most violent students
• 6:37 Actions 4 & 5: Clear advice for principals, teachers and education assistants on authority and responsibility to take action & Provide training and support for school staff
• 8:38 Action 6: Enhance ‘good standing’ requirements
• 10:42 Action 7: Support programs for parents with clear expectations
• 12:14 Action 8: Ensure schools are ready to respond to incidents of intruders or external risk
• 12:41 Action 9 & 10: Continue a community conversation about violence in schools and online & Give young people a voice and let them identify actions they believe could address violence in the community