The mayor of London’s violence reduction unit (VRU) has launched the first city-wide inclusion charter in a bid to reduce increasing levels of violence linked to school exclusions and absenteeism across the capital.
The charter, which is currently backed by 17 borough councils, has been described by the VRU as “a partnership between young people, schools and local authorities to help tackle rising suspensions and absenteeism that has led to thousands of children losing out on learning - and becoming at greater risk of exposure to violence”.
It has been created in collaboration with young people and professionals and is based on four key principles:
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Embedding equity and diversity
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Students as active citizens
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Being adaptable and reflective
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Beyond academic achievement
