Teachers, principals worried about restraint rules

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    Teachers, principals worried about restraint rules

    They say the case of a teacher censured for carrying a struggling child to the principals' office is a cautionary reminder that teachers can restrain students only if they are at risk of harming themselves or others. The Teachers' Disciplinary Tribunal said the teacher was in a difficult position because the boy had allegedly hurt other children and had a history of misbehaviour. However, he was found guilty of misconduct. Lynda Stuart, the president of the teachers' union, said teachers needed faster access to official training on new regulations that were recently introduced. Ms Stuart said the rules also needed ...


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