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Podcast: The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Episode: Andy England: Darfield High School Principal on the rising number of students disciplined for physical assault
Description: A view school violence is changing, with fewer mass fights, but far more frequent outbursts. New data shows 12,300 students were disciplined for physical assault this year – up 49% on 2019. Most incidents involved students attacking other students. Darfield High School Principal Andy England told Heather du Plessis-Allan increasing neurodiversity in classrooms is likely one factor. He says devices are also a problem, with social media trends often sparking more organised assaults. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.