UK Feminista: Action Pledge application form

Schools and colleges at the beginning of their journey on taking a ‘whole school approach’ or ‘whole college approach’ to tackling sexism and sexual harassment can apply for the UK Feminista: Action Pledge to show their commitment to taking action to combat sexism.

This pledge enables schools and colleges to demonstrate that they recognise that sexism in education is a national problem that needs addressing and show their commitment to implementing a whole school or college approach to tackle it. Complete this form to receive the UK Feminista: Action Pledge.

Name of school or college*

Postcode of school or college*

Local authority in which school or college is located*

Name of staff member applying for award*

Work email address of staff member applying for the award*

1. We recognise that sexism and sexual harassment is commonplace in schools and colleges across the country and are committed to implementing a whole school / college approach to tackling it

2. We confirm that we will take steps to implement a whole school / college approach to tackling sexism and sexual harassment within the next year. This will include:

School or college commitment
- Add tackling sexism and sexual harassment as a priority to school / college improvement plan
Set up a framework
- Adopt a whole school / college action plan
- Appoint a leader and / or working group to oversee the implementation of the action plan
- Update existing policies to address sexism and sexual harassment
Train and equip teachers
- All staff complete training on tackling sexism
- Ensure all teachers are aware of and engaged with the whole school / college action plan
- Provide resources for teachers on promoting equality
Support students
- Run classroom activities on sexual harassment, gender stereotyping and sexist language
- Make all students aware of the whole school / college action plan and sexual harassment policy and procedures
- Encourage and support students to take positive action against sexism, such as setting up a feminist group or running an awareness campaign

By submitting this application form I am confirming I am willing to receive emails from UK Feminista about the Award Scheme