Case studies
Learn how other schools have taken action to tackle sexism.
Download case studies to learn about the experiences of other schools taking action to tackle sexism and sexual harassment.
Ashlyns School
Ashlyns School is a mixed secondary school in Hertfordshire. A new role of Equality Coordinator was created to work with the Deputy Headteacher and the school community to challenge sexist attitudes and promote a positive learning environment. Ashlyns School received the UK Feminista: Action Award for its outstanding work to combat sexism through a whole school approach.
Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMet)
BMet is a large Further Education college with over 10,000 students and three main campuses across Birmingham. The aim of their whole college approach was to create a college environment free from sexism, in which men and women can learn and live as equals. BMet received the UK Feminista: Action Award for its outstanding work to combat sexism through a whole college approach.
East Barnet School
East Barnet School is a mixed secondary academy school located in London. The school community worked together to effectively challenge sexist attitudes and promote a positive learning environment.
George Heriot’s School
George Heriot’s School is a mixed independent school in Edinburgh for students aged 4-18. It is committed to combatting sexism and sexual harassment. George Heriot’s School received the UK Feminista: Action Award for its outstanding work to combat sexism through a whole school approach.
Leighton Park School
Leighton Park School is a mixed independent school in Berkshire, for students aged 11-18. It is committed to tackling inequality and cultivating a new generation of female leaders within its community. Leighton Park School received the UK Feminista: Action Award for its outstanding work to combat sexism through a whole school approach.
Lode Heath School
Lode Heath School is a mixed secondary academy in the Midlands for students aged 11-16. The school community worked together to effectively challenge sexist attitudes and promote a positive learning environment for all students. Lode Heath School received the UK Feminista: Action Award for its outstanding work to combat sexism through a whole school approach
Millbrook Primary and Nursery School
Millbrook Primary and Nursery School is a state primary school located in Greater Manchester. The percentage of students known to be eligible for Free School Meals is significantly above the national average. The school has adopted a whole school approach to tackling sexism and sexual harassment and has been recognised by Ofsted for its work on tackling sexism as part of British Values. Millbrook Primary and Nursery School received the UK Feminista: Action Award for its outstanding work to combat sexism through a whole school approach.
Nower Hill High School
Nower Hill High School is a mixed secondary academy school located in London. Members of the school community worked together to develop a whole school approach to tackle sexism and sexual harassment.
The Buckingham School
The Buckingham School is a mixed secondary academy school in Buckinghamshire. The school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead spearheaded action in the school to tackle sexism, working with the whole school community.
The JCB Academy
The JCB Academy is a mixed academy in Staffordshire for students aged 13-18. It has made a pledge to tackle sexism and misogyny effectively within the school. The JCB Academy received the UK Feminista: Action Award for its outstanding work to combat sexism through a whole school approach.
The King’s School in Macclesfield
The King’s School in Macclesfield is a 3-18 Independent Day School located in Cheshire. It has recently become fully co-educational, having previously taught Girls and Boys in years 7-11 separately in a “diamond model”. The school has adopted a whole school approach to tackling sexism and sexual harassment.
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Video case studies
Watch these short films to hear about the experiences of two secondary schools that took action to tackle sexism.