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IEU Speaks on student behaviour and workplace safety

November 27, 2025

Teachers’ safety and inclusive education go hand in hand, while new data shows rising school violence.

Education workers are experiencing serious workplace health and safety risks as classroom violence and challenging student behaviours escalate.

Read about the proactive steps needed to provide safe and inclusive classrooms: IEU Speaks on student behaviour & workplace safety

Workplace wellbeing and truly inclusive education rely on long-term social and economic reforms by governments and school employers.

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