Schools in England should teach children how to recognise and act against misogyny prejudice against women under new government guidance around sex education classes.

Schools in England should also “proactively” engage with parents to ensure they are aware of what is being taught, the new government guidance on RSHE will say.

There is an increasing concern about the discriminatory attitudes that social media influencers perpetuate among their young audiences. With many pupils regularly exposed to problematic content ranging from misogyny and toxic masculinity to unrealistic body standards and misinformation there is a growing need to equip them with the skills to navigate the online landscape safely. PSHE curriculums must be intentionally designed to combat these harmful narratives.

• 82% of respondents in an NAHT survey said that PSHE is taught in regular timetabled lessons in their school (NAHT)
• Around 44% of secondary school teachers described female pupils being the victims of misogynistic comments, discrimination, or inappropriate behaviour (British Psychological Study)
• 37% of female students have experienced some form of sexual harassment at school (National Education Union).

Join us at this one day online conference to hear practical guidance and expert insights into using PSHE to combat misogyny and promote online safety. Sessions will explore trauma-informed teaching, the Online Safety Act, the impact of social media influencers on pupils and culturally inclusive curriculums. This conference will provide education professionals the tools needed to confront the dangers of misogyny in PSHE curriculums.

Why attend?
• Hear the latest policies and strategies for implementing and delivering successful PSHE lessons
• Best practice examples of working with parents when developing PSHE curriculums
• Network with speakers and senior colleagues from across the education sector
• CPD (gain 8 hours of CPD points towards your yearly quota).