A troubling dossier of letters from parents in Scotland reveals the alarming rise in violence within schools, prompting calls for action from the Scottish National Party (SNP). The letters, addressed to former education secretaries Jenny Gilruth and Shirley-Anne Somerville, detail a range of incidents including physical attacks on teachers and rampant bullying among students. Over 90 letters were sent, with more than half in 2023, highlighting the urgency of the situation. Critics, including Conservative Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) Douglas Lumsden, have pointed out that violence against school staff has surged by 55% in just two years, with over 35,000 incidents recorded last year. Parents report that classrooms are often evacuated multiple times a day due to violent behavior, creating an unsafe environment for both students and teachers. One parent described a heartbreaking incident where their child’s abuse was dismissed as a 'non-event' by the school, while another parent noted that their child faced continual bullying. The SNP has been criticized for its lack of effective measures to address this crisis, with calls for increased funding to support teaching staff and improve classroom conditions.