Teachers cannot teach and pupils cannot learn in an environment where there is disruption and violence, and where such behaviour occurs it cannot be explained away simply by attributing it to a teacher’s inability to plan and deliver a lesson appropriately.

The work done by the NASUWT over the years has ensured that Governments, employers, inspectors and many parents now accept these critical principles.

The NASUWT will represent the interests of teachers and school leaders robustly where schools fail to tackle pupil indiscipline or to promote good behaviour.

If you have a concern about the way in which behaviour is being managed in your school, advice and support should be sought from the NASUWT immediately.