This synthesis report presents an overview of the results from four diagnostic exercises conducted in Nepal, Pakistan, South Sudan and Uganda from November 2019 to March 2020. The diagnostic exercises consisted of a document review of relevant laws and policies, as well as interviews with stakeholders at the national, district and school-level to assess the degree to which these laws and policies are being implemented. The samples were not nationally representative, but they aimed to provide wide geographic coverage. The diagnostic exercise found examples of good practice in all countries, across all five points of the Call to Action. All countries have strong legal and policy documents in place prohibiting violence against children. They also include violence prevention within education sector plans. However, the study shows that all four countries have more progress to make in all five areas in order to end violence against children in and around schools.