Tackling Misogyny Conference 2026: Strengthening PSHE Curriculums
Join us at the Tackling Misogyny Conference 2026 to hear practical guidance and expert insights into using Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education to combat misogyny in schools. The event will feature expert speakers from across education, safeguarding, and the charity sector. Key discussions include developing and delivering tailored PSHE curricula, improving media literacy and tackling online misogyny, and responding effectively to harmful sexual behaviours and attitudes
Overview
Building PSHE Curriculums to Confront Misogyny and Online Harms
Children and young people are being increasingly exposed to harmful online content, contributing to increased misogynistic attitudes and unhealthy views on relationships. In response to this in July 2025, the Department for Education released new RSHE (Relationships, Sex and Health Education) guidance with a focus on embedding healthy attitudes from primary school, consent, and challenging harmful attitudes children and young people may encounter online.
Harmful misogynistic attitudes often emerge early and are reinforced through peer interactions, media, and online platforms, schools have a unique opportunity to intervene by providing structured learning experiences that challenge stereotypes, encourage critical thinking, and promote empathy. By embedding these lessons across the PSHE curriculum, educators can equip pupils with the tools to recognise and question misogynistic attitudes and behaviours.
Why Attend:
✓ Gain practical, classroom-ready strategies to tackle misogyny across PSHE and whole-school practice
✓ Understand and implement the latest RSHE guidance with confidence and impact
✓ Address emerging challenges including AI, online influencers, and incel culture
✓ Networking opportunities with speakers and senior colleagues across the education sector
✓ 8 hours of CPD points towards your yearly quota
What’s Included
Value for money
Keynotes
Gain insights from high-level keynotes into building a PSHE curriculum shaped to tackle misogyny and confront online harms.
Case Studies
Engage with selected case studies addressing key challenges, such as, ensuring PSHE is inclusive and best practice for working with parents when developing PSHE curriculums.
Network
Connect online with your peers throughout the day, share experiences, discuss ideas, and celebrate successes.
CPD
Gain 8 hours of CPD points towards your target and continue your own professional development in just one day.
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Why You Should Attend
Agenda
PSHE in Schools Conference: Confronting Misogyny and Online Harm
Dr Emily Setty, Associate Professor in Criminology, University of Surrey
- Outlining the impact of online misogyny and the manosphere on boys and young men in creating discriminatory behaviours and attitudes
- Understanding the role of education in preventing harmful attitudes linked to misogyny and violence against women and girls
- Implementing the RSHE guidance due to come into effect in September 2026 in a way that not only meets statutory requirements but also supports the long-term objectives of PSHE education
- Adapting PSHE curricula to reflect emerging risks, particularly online misogyny
- Tailoring curriculum delivery to suit different school contexts and pupil needs
Jenny Fox, Senior Subject Specialist, PSHE Association
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Rachel Fenn, English Teacher, Southbank International School & English Campaign Leader, End Sexism in Schools
- Understanding the importance of media literacy and critical thinking in underpinning all learnings in PSHE about misogyny
- Ensuring that children and young people understand the media environment (AI, algorithms, trends, and engagement-driven content) and how to navigate this responsibly
- Making media literacy and critical thinking a priority across all subjects
- Strategies for discussing this impactfully in the classroom and examples of activities to demonstrate media literacy
Professor Julian McDougall, Professor of Media and Education, Bournemouth University
- Moving beyond theory to explore how schools can actively shape and model positive masculinities in practice
- Examining how different forms of masculinity influence behaviours, attitudes and the normalisation of misogyny
- Understanding the links between masculinity, mental health, online influences and harmful sexual behaviour
- Practical strategies for using PSHE as a safeguarding tool to engage boys, challenge harmful norms, and promote respectful relationships
Helen Kennedy, Director of PSHE/Personal Development, Northampton School for Boys
- Moving beyond ‘yes means yes’ to explore coercion, and context
- Using realistic scenarios to teach nuance and critical thinking
- Supporting pupils to understand power, respect, and responsibility
- Strategies for embedding these concepts progressively across key stages
Dan Allchurch, CEO and Co-Founder, Talk Consent
- Exploring the impact of AI chatbots, deepfakes, influencers and misinformation on young people
- Understanding incel culture and how young people internalise harmful narratives
- Guidance on having productive conversations with young people about online misogyny
- Supporting pupils to safely challenge harmful online narratives
David Wright, Chief Executive Officer, SWGfL (invited)
- Embedding pupil voice to shape relevant and impactful PSHE content
- Practical approaches to co-creating lessons with students
- Using pupil feedback to inform whole-school approaches
- Strategies for increasing engagement and meaningful participation
Sarah Simons, Participation Manager, Brook (invited)
- Adapting PSHE delivery to meet a range of learning needs and abilities
- Supporting understanding of boundaries, consent and healthy relationships
- Ensuring accessibility without oversimplifying complex topics
- Practical strategies and resources to support inclusive classroom delivery
Nicky Waring, RSE Trainer & Specialist, Sex Education Forum
- Aligning curriculum, policies and school culture to ensure consistency
- The role of language, staff modelling and school environment in shaping behaviour
- Implementing effective reporting systems and safeguarding processes
- Engaging parents and the wider community
Annie Morgan, District Branch Secretary, National Education Union
Dr Emily Setty, Associate Professor in Criminology, University of Surrey
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What previous delegates say
Testimonials
This course was extremely helpful to me in my role within a primary school setting where I oversee pupil wellbeing. The content was relevant, practical and empowering. I would highly recommend this course to anyone responsible for supporting and safeguarding children.
Assistant Head Teacher
Chepstow House School
Highly recommend – very informative and will have a huge impact on school improvement for our pupils and staff.
Associate Leader
George Dixon Academy
Great content that is so relevant right now. Lots of ideas and strategies to take back to school to start tackling misogyny.
PSHE Teacher
Running Deer School CIC
A fantastically useful conference which sparked lots of ideas and gave opportunity to ask questions to experts in a range of areas.
Head of PSHE
King Edward VI Aston
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