SocietyAre some schools taking discipline too far?

The Department for Education has described allegations of harsh discipline at six secondary schools in Devon and Cornwall as “serious and concerning.” The government plans to place the Athena Learning Trust, which operates the academies, under enhanced monitoring. Hundreds of parents and students have protested, telling BBC Panorama that they believe the Trust’s strict teaching regime went too far. The Trust said it accepts there is a “clear ne…” issue.