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The charter aims to ‘tackle the causes of all forms of exclusion’ in a bid to cut violence

Units using Glasgow approach prevented 3,220 hospital admissions, survey estimates, but long-term funding needed

The charter is aimed at boosting pupils' sense of belonging and reducing their likelihood of becoming involved in crime

A City Hall committee was told that governments are reluctant to devote long-term resources to fix the problem

“Violence is preventable, not inevitable”

London’s Violence Reduction Unit has said it wants to drive down exclusions across the capital’s schools, while increasing pupils’ “sense of belonging”

One headteacher acknowledged the 'unfortunate' reality that violence is 'on our doorstep', adding: "We want our young people to be ready for the real world."

Grassroots sports groups will host sessions across 13 London boroughs during the school holidays.