Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2016
213. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the specific training that is provided to teachers to equip them with the skills necessary to address incidents of physical violence from students, whether directed at the teacher or other member of staff or between two or more students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37327/16]
View answerAll teachers receive training in behaviour management and in an understanding of the developmental and emotional needs of children and young people as part of their initial teacher education programme. Individual school management authorities are responsible for health and safety matters within their school. There is no specific training on physical safety for teachers provided by the Department’s support services as training on health and safety matters can be addressed by individual schools and tailored to their assessed training needs.
