Building Belonging in London Schools

As part of their prevention work to tackle school suspension and absenteeism to support children and young people to remain in school and safe, London’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) developed London’s Inclusion Charter.

To inform this charter, VRU appointed us to undertake an ambitious piece of research to better understand the drivers of educational inclusion and belonging in London schools. The study engaged with over 3400 students across each of the 32 London boroughs as well as their parents and educators, asking what really matters to help students feel a sense of belonging and safety at school?