Challenging stereotypes in schools
Approach and Awards
The award programme promotes and encourages a whole-school approach to challenging stereotypes. Tiered progression levels put gender equality at the heart of policy and practice, recognising those striving to ensure there are no limits on young people reaching their full potential.
Getting started
Becoming a Gender Action school isn’t about ticking boxes and jumping through hoops. Before registering, we recommend you take a few moments to read these details to make sure that your school is in the best possible position to begin its journey to challenge gender bias.
Founders
The programme has been developed by the Institute of Physics (IOP), King’s College London (KCL), UCL Institute of Education (IOE) and University Council of Modern Languages (UCML).
Resources and conversations
Our blog, which will host updates, links to resources, and guest posts.
Unlock young Londoners’ potential
As part of his #BehindEveryGreatCity campaign, the Mayor of London has funded a Phase 1 roll-out of the schools award in London. Register and pledge your school’s commitment to challenging stereotypes and ensure there are no limits on young people reaching their full potential.
What is your school doing to challenge stereotypes?
-
RT @AlpertonCS: We are proud to announce that we are an official @_Gender_Action Supporter. Our school is committed to promoting ge… https://t.co/CW8AvR23St -
The Institute of Physics @PhysicsNews has teamed up with @Girlguiding to pilot the new “I am a physicist” challenge… https://t.co/toIghtCvNK
-
RT @languageacts: Do you think the gendered disparity in takeup between languages and STEM subjects needs addressing? @_Gender_Action… https://t.co/hX7Lcy2wUV