The project will receive 15,000 over the next two years from an unnamed trust. It will use teachings from the Gospel to help young people address their behaviour and find out their views.
The project will initially work in one school in Lewisham before expanding to two more schools in September. Young people will be taken out of classes for one session a week to talk about issues with project workers, and will take part in activities such as drama, music and art.
Jaqui Henry, director of Jump, said: "We will not be preaching or quoting the Bible, as that is against school rules, but we will look at the messages the Gospel gives, such as the need to respect each other. The idea is to find out young people's views and how they feel about school. A lot of young people act angry because they are trying to say something and no-one is listening."
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