Writing in response to a petition calling for weapons awareness to be taught in schools, which received more than 50,000 signatures, Timpson said that tackling knife crime is "an important part of government's work to prevent young people becoming involved in gangs".
But although Timpson said it is "crucial that young people understand the dangers that carrying knives presents to both themselves and others", he added that the PSHE Association has already produced a suggested programme of study as guidance for teachers, which "can include issues relating to violence".
The letter adds that individual schools are best placed to determine what PSHE teaching is most appropriate for their pupils according to local need.
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