FOI Request - Use of Weapons in Schools

Request 101003185891

For the past 5 academic years in your primary and secondary schools

1.  The number of physical assaults with use of a weapon against a pupil?

2.  The number of physical assaults with use of a weapon against a member of school staff?

3.  The number of attempted physical assault with use of a weapon against a pupil?

4.  The number of attempted physical assaults with use of a weapon against a member of school staff?

Response 15-12-2022 

1. & 3. As the information is contained in the pupil files we would have to look in each individual pupil's file and this would cost the Council in excess of £600. In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, excessive cost, we are therefore unable to comply with your request.

2. & 4. 

Staff Physical Assault (Weapon) Attempted Assault (Weapon)
2017/18 139 35
2018/19 153 67
2019/20 165 38
2020/21 112 38
2021/22 347 92
2022/23 62 18

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