[Russ]

We'll get all the usual BS of "the school takes a hard stance against bullying and violence" etc which we all know is useless and just covers their own backs.

Schools just don't need the bad publicity of having a pupil feeling like he has to wear body armour in order to stay alive on their premises, so of course they'll say they will provide assurances. They may even be extra vigilant for such violence. But not all the pupils can be watched all the time.