Teachers to be trained to spot early signs of misogyny in boys

"Teachers will be given training to spot the signs of misogyny and tackle it in the classroom as part of the government's long-awaited strategy to halve violence against women and girls within the next decade. The plans - which focus on preventing the radicalisation of young men - are due to be unveiled on Thursday, after being pushed back three times this year."

"Pupils will be taught about issues such as consent, the dangers of sharing intimate images, how to identify positive role models and to challenge unhealthy myths about women and relationships. The 20m package will also include a new helpline for teenagers to get support for concerns about abuse in their own relationships. The government hopes that by tackling the early roots of misogyny, it will prevent young men from becoming violent abusers."

""Every parent should be able to trust that their daughter is safe at school, online and in her relationships, but too often, toxic ideas are taking hold early and going unchallenged," Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said about the new measures. "This government is stepping in sooner - backing teachers, calling out misogyny, and intervening when warning signs appear to stop harm before it starts.""

"The taxpayer will foot 16m of the bill, while the government says it is working closely with philanthropists and other partners on an innovation fund for the remaining 4m. Nearly 40% of teenagers in relationships are victims of abuse, domestic abuse charity Reducing the Risk has said. Online influencers are partly blamed for feeding this, with nearly one in five boys aged 13 to 15 said to hold a positive view of the self-proclaimed misogynist Andrew Tate, according to a YouGov poll."

Teachers will receive training to identify and challenge misogyny in the classroom as part of a national strategy aiming to halve violence against women and girls within a decade. The programme targets prevention of young men’s radicalisation and includes curriculum elements on consent, the risks of sharing intimate images, identifying positive role models, and confronting unhealthy myths about women and relationships. The £20m package adds a teenage helpline and extra support for high-risk pupils, including behavioural courses to address prejudice. Taxpayers will cover £16m while an innovation fund, supported by philanthropists, should provide the remaining £4m.

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