Staff in schools are reporting increasing concerns about misogynistic language, harmful sexual behaviours, and the normalisation of sexist attitudes among pupils. Recent developments in RSHE guidance and the proposed updates to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2026) place clearer expectations on schools to address misogyny as a safeguarding and culture issue — not simply a behaviour issue.
At the same time, many teachers feel underprepared to respond to the growing influence of online misogynistic narratives, including content promoted through social media algorithms and high-profile influencers. Too often, staff are left managing complex and sensitive conversations without the training, language or confidence to do so effectively.
Join us for this half day masterclass to explore the rising concerns around misogyny amongst boys and young men, to help you better to support this growing issue in your school.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This session will enable you to:
Recognise and critically analyse misogynistic language, attitudes and behaviours emerging in school settings, and understand their impact on the whole school community.
Understand the links between harmful masculine norms, peer dynamics and behaviours that negatively affect girls, women and boys themselves.
Explore the influence of online ecosystems, including algorithm-driven content, manosphere narratives and incel communities, on boys’ beliefs, identity formation and behaviour.
Develop confidence and practical strategies to address misogynistic attitudes and sexual harassment behaviours in line with safeguarding expectations and RSHE guidance.
Model and practise constructive conversations with boys that challenge harmful beliefs without shaming, while maintaining professional authority.
Strengthen whole-school approaches that promote respectful, equitable and safe cultures in which boys can develop healthy identities and relationships.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
DSLs, DDSLs, pastoral leads, head teachers, assistant heads, deputy heads and other members of the leadership team.
FACILITATOR
Matt Pinkett has been teaching English for over a decade. In addition to this, he has also co-authored Amazon Top 100 bestseller, ‘Boys Don’t Try? Rethinking Masculinity in Schools’ and authored, ‘Boys Do Cry: Improving Boys’ Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools’.
