"The boss of an academy trust says she is spending around 50,000 on metal detectors for four secondary schools following a spate of knife attacks and says the government should encourage other schools to do the same. Jo Higgins, chief executive officer at Dudley Academies Trust, warned that schools were vulnerable to violence without leaders taking appropriate measures. It follows a series of serious knife offences in schools. On Monday, two boys, aged 12 and 13, were stabbed at a school in Brent,"
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The Independent covers topics from reproductive rights and climate change to Big Tech, investigating items such as the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and producing the documentary 'The A Word'. The outlet seeks donations to fund reporters, avoid paywalls, and send journalists to report from both sides of stories. Jo Higgins, CEO of Dudley Academies Trust, is spending around 50,000 on metal detectors for four secondary schools after a spate of knife attacks and urged government encouragement for other schools to follow. Freedom of Information data showed 1,304 offences involving knives or sharp objects at schools and sixth form colleges in England and Wales in 2024, and the government introduced mandatory action plans for every child caught with a knife.
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