According to a report by the BBC, an increasing number of teachers are reporting that they are being bullied online.
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A helpline set up for people who work with children said that around a third of its calls are about bullying. Even more disturbingly, teachers are being targeted not just by students, but by parents.
The National Association of Head Teachers warns that experienced and valued staff will be forced out of the profession unless more is done to stop it.