Tackling Misogyny in Schools 02.07.26 – Book Now!

Supporting schools to understand, challenge and respond to misogyny in schools

We are pleased to invite you to an in-person event which has been kindly funded by the West Yorkshire Violence Reduction Partnership, enabling schools across West Yorkshire to attend at no cost.

Date: Thursday 2 July 2026
Time: 09:00 – 12:45
Location: Banquet Hall, Banqueting Suite, Civic Hall, Portland Crescent, Leeds, LS1 1UR

This half-day session brings together colleagues from across primary, secondary and post-16 settings to explore the growing issue of misogyny in education. It will support schools to strengthen their approaches to safeguarding, RSHE and pupil wellbeing, with a focus on promoting healthy relationships, respect and inclusion so that all pupils feel safe, valued and supported.

What to expect:

• A keynote from Talk Consent and councillor address setting the context
• An award-winning, immersive Red Flags performance from Soundproof Box exploring real-life scenarios
• A workshop from Tender using arts and drama to promote healthy relationships
• A Leeds secondary school case study on tackling sexual harassment and sexism
• Closing input from Getaway Girls on Thriving in Education: A Charter for Girls and Young Women and next steps

By the end of the session, you will:

• Better understand how misogyny presents in schools and its impact
• Gain practical, whole-school strategies to address sexual harassment and sexism
• Strengthen links to safeguarding, RSHE and pupil wellbeing
• Feel more confident promoting respect, inclusion and healthy relationships
• Identify clear next steps for your setting

Who should attend:

Headteachers, Senior Leaders, PSHE Leads, Healthy Schools Leads, Designated Safeguarding Leads, Pastoral Leads, SEMH Leads and Personal Development Leads from schools and settings across Leeds and West Yorkshire.

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, so early booking is recommended.

To secure your place, please visit: Tackling Misogyny in Schools | Leeds for Learning

We hope you can join us. Healthy Schools and PSHE Consultant | Health & Wellbeing Service| Children and Families Dept | Leeds City Council
0113 378 5254
www.leeds.gov.uk