Gender in the classroom
At Stonewall, we believe that all young people have the right to an empowering learning environment, regardless of their gender. That’s why we have worked with UCL, Cardiff University and University of Brighton to develop a new training course for schools and colleges.
This course, available in various locations in England, equips teachers with the tools to understand and tackle harmful gender stereotypes in schools and colleges. This course is available to primary schools, secondary schools and colleges. Participating schools and colleges become members of our School & College Champions programme.
By booking a place on a Stonewall course, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of School & College Champion Membership, which can be found here.
Free Stonewall training funded by the Government Equalities Office available for eligible primary schools
Stonewall is working with the Government Equalities Office to offer free bespoke training to eligible primary schools. If more than 14% of your pupils are eligible for Free School Meals and you’re based in an eligible area, you could apply for a free training package for your school.
Please note your school is only eligible for this training if you haven’t worked with Stonewall or any other organisations before on LGBT inclusion.
Find out more here - FREE Stonewall Training Primary Schools
Course objectives
During this course, participants will:
- Develop an understanding of how pupils are affected by gender expectations and stereotypes at school and college
- Know how to make positive changes to tackle gender stereotypes in their own contexts
- Feel empowered to pass on their learning to other colleagues at school or college
By the end of this course, participants will have:
- The skills and tools to create a learning environment where all students are able to thrive, regardless of gender
- An understanding of gender stereotypes
- An understanding of the impact of gendered and sexist language
- Guidance on meeting inspection frameworks and legal requirements
- Best practice insight from schools and colleges in tackling gender stereotypes
Upcoming Stonewall courses
To book onto one of the courses, please click on the BOOK NOW links which will take you to the booking page,
October
9 October 2019 - London - BOOK NOW
January
16 January 2020 - London - BOOK NOW
February
6 February - Liverpool - BOOK NOW
13 February - Manchester - BOOK NOW
April
28 April - Birmingham - BOOK NOW
May
12 May - London - BOOK NOW
Feedback
It was very interesting to hear about the research and what we do without realizing it. The course offered good opportunities to talk with teachers in other types of school as well as schools like mine.
There were lots of opportunities for discussion, which allowed real life examples to be shared. It helped me to evaluate what we are doing well and identify where we need to go next.
100% of participants would recommend 'Gender in the classroom' to others
Feedback from 2018-19
Benefits
Attending a Train the Trainer course gives your school or college membership of Stonewall’s School & College Champions programme for a year. This includes ongoing support, resources, guidance and much more.
Cancellation policy
Get in touch
This course is currently only available in England.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss anything further, please contact education@stonewall.org.uk or call 020 7593 1850.