• Why many teachers avoid reporting abuse — and how vague definitions of “violence” distort the data.
• Rod and Cameron share vivid, sometimes humorous memories of corporal punishment in their own schooldays — the “tawse,” cold-water regrets, and the accidental self-belting teacher.
• A serious discussion on balance: how Scotland moved from physical punishment to restorative practice — and why many educators say the new approach is failing.
• The crisis of classroom safety: from verbal aggression to shocking stories of violence, and the toll on teachers’ mental health.
• Exploring solutions — should disruptive pupils be taught online or in specialist units? Should there be clearer sanctions for violence?
• Why “mainstreaming” may have gone too far — and how it’s affecting both learning and teacher morale.
• A call to action for teachers and school leaders to share their real experiences, anonymously if necessary, to inform the debate on reform.

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