CPD Staff Training
We provide CPD Staff training on Tackling Misogyny in Schools
Sexism in schools is symptomatic of gender inequality across our society. Using education to prevent sexist ideas and attitudes is vital – but only with a whole school approach and an approach that’s supportive of schools.
Daniel Kebede, General Secretary, National Education Union .
• Over a third (37%) of female students at mixed-sex schools have personally experienced some form of sexual harassment at school.
• Almost a quarter (24%) of female students at mixed-sex schools have been subjected to unwanted physical touching of a sexual nature while at school.
• Almost one in three (32%) teachers in mixed-sex secondary schools witness sexual harassment in their school on at least a weekly basis. A further 36% say they witness it on a termly basis.
Education is a critical prevention tool, and schools are the frontline for addressing harmful attitudes early. New RSHE and KCSIE guidance place increased responsibility on schools to actively challenge misogyny and sexual harassment.
• 64% of teachers in mixed-sex secondary schools hear sexist language in school on at least a weekly basis. Over a quarter of teachers (29%) report that sexist language is a daily occurrence.
What we discover
Gain insights into practical strategies, explore real-world case studies, and discover actionable steps to combat harmful behaviours and attitudes within your school.
We’ll have engaging discussions on the impact of misogynistic language, the rise of online content fuelling harmful stereotypes, and the role of education in dismantling sexism.
We’ll delve into topics like gendered approaches to combatting misogyny, promoting healthy masculinity among boys, and working with families to extend these efforts beyond school walls.
There will be opportunities for breakout discussions, and Q&A sessions, this offers a collaborative platform to share experiences, learn from one another, and drive lasting change in your school.
9 out of 10 female teachers in Norfolk have either experienced violence against them, or witnessed it happen to colleagues.
The union says it shows that male pupils are not only abusing teaching staff but “disproportionately” targeting female teachers, and that much of the abuse is sexual in nature.
Recent figures from Norfolk Police have also shown that a third of suspects alleged to have committed sexual offences last year are aged under 18.
Children of primary school age made up 131 identified suspects, while 560 were in secondary school up to the age of 16.
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