Sexism and sexual harassment in education is a national crisis. For too long, the harassment and assault of girls and women learning and working in schools and colleges - and the wider culture of sexism that enables it - have been normalised and tolerated. A generational shift is required in how sexism and sexual harassment are addressed in schools and colleges.
UK Feminista's 'System Change' report shows that addressing this requires a whole school approach. A whole school approach to tackling sexism and sexual harassment means action is not restricted to one-off workshops, single lessons or time-limited initiatives - but instead involves ‘system change’: transforming the institutional policies, practices and culture across the education setting to prevent sexual harassment and sexist behaviours from occurring. It is a comprehensive, long-term approach involving all members of the community.
Use this tool to ask your MP to support system change in education - through asking the Government to provide support, track and measure progress and build in accountability for 'whole school approach' action to prevent sexism and sexual harassment.