The problem

lack of space

There is a critical lack of space and opportunities in schools for teachers to connect with and support students' emotional needs.

neglected needs

Schools are not doing enough to support girls and non-binary students’ wellbeing and help them shape their futures.

unfair system

Our education system perpetuates inequities, and isn't listening to teachers or students.

In context…

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UK STUDENTS HAVE THE LOWEST HAPPINESS LEVELS IN EUROPE Self harm, body image and eating disorders are all on the rise. Girls, non-binary and trans young people, and young people from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds, are disproportionately a

UK STUDENTS HAVE THE LOWEST HAPPINESS LEVELS IN EUROPE

Self harm, body image and eating disorders are all on the rise. Girls, non-binary and trans young people, and young people from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds, are disproportionately affected.

GIRLS' SELF ESTEEM PLUMMETS DURING PUBERTY One in three girls is unhappy with their personal appearance by the age of 14. Heavy social media use is one contributing factor.

GIRLS' SELF ESTEEM PLUMMETS DURING PUBERTY

One in three girls is unhappy with their personal appearance by the age of 14. Heavy social media use is one contributing factor.

CULTURES OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN SCHOOLS A third of 16-18 year old girls have experienced unwanted sexual touching at school, and the majority of students don't report incidents to teachers.

CULTURES OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN SCHOOLS

A third of 16-18 year old girls have experienced unwanted sexual touching at school, and the majority of students don't report incidents to teachers.

CORONAVIRUS IS EXACERBATING EXISTING INEQUITIES Looking at levels of economic deprivation, domestic violence and online sexual harassment, there is a widening gap across intersecting lines of gender, race, class and other factors.

CORONAVIRUS IS EXACERBATING EXISTING INEQUITIES

Looking at levels of economic deprivation, domestic violence and online sexual harassment, there is a widening gap across intersecting lines of gender, race, class and other factors.

Our solution

Create space

We create brave, respectful and empathetic spaces within schools for teachers and students to connect with, and support each other.

Nuture wellbeing and aspirations

We nurture wellbeing and growth – supporting girls' wellbeing and helping them take agency in their futures.

Build a network

We bring together a network of educators and young people who are working together towards a more equitable education system.

 

Our values

empathy

  • Attention to emotional needs and individual experiences

  • Honest and vulnerable communication

  • Encouraging kindness to others, and ourselves

collaboration

  • Non-hierarchical, intersectional and co-creative approach

  • Emphasis on listening and learning from each other

  • Encouraging everyone to lead, together

engagement

What this looks like in practice…

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Practical and engaging teacher training

Practical and engaging teacher training

An evolving bank of workshop resources, tips and advice

An evolving bank of workshop resources, tips and advice

Co-creation of materials, resources and events

Co-creation of materials, resources and events

Bringing relatable and inspiring role models into schools

Bringing relatable and inspiring role models into schools

Being consciously intersectional, anti-racist and inclusive

Being consciously intersectional, anti-racist and inclusive

Including stakeholders in our decision-making

Including stakeholders in our decision-making

Social events connecting educators and young people

Social events connecting educators and young people

Amplifying marginalised voices through our zine

Amplifying marginalised voices through our zine

Our theory of change

Connecting our vision, mission and practice.