School resources to address gender imbalance
These resources are shaped by research and help schools to address gender imbalance and promote equality.
For the whole school
10 tips for teachers poster
Inclusive teaching: 10 tips for teachers is a poster suitable for display in staff areas.
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Action guides
These action guides give ideas for tackling gender balance on a personal level, within the classroom and for the whole school:
Introduction > (PDF, 576KB)
Early learning and childcare centres > (PDF, 700KB)
Primary schools > (PDF, 328KB)
Secondary schools > (PDF, 320KB)
Case studies
These case studies describe actions developed by practitioners from early years to secondary.
Download > (PDF, 1.5MB)
Posters and postcards for raising awareness around school
Posters > (PDF, 7.75MB)
Postcards > (PDF, 3.51MB)
Classroom interactions template
This template gives a framework for monitoring interactions with female and male students in the classroom.
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Gender stereotypes and unconscious bias booklet
An introduction to gender stereotypes and unconscious bias and their effect on young people.
Download the booklet > (PDF, 205KB)
Further reading and references > (PDF, 532KB)
Gender Action programme
An award programme created in partnership with King's College London, UCL Institute of Education and the University Council of Modern Languages, has a collection of resources, reports and guidance to help challenge gender stereotypes in schools.
Science-specific
10 tips for teachers poster
Inclusive teaching: 10 tips for teachers is a poster suitable for display in science zones.
Download > (PDF, 66KB)
Inclusive learning checklist
The inclusive learning checklist is a set of questions designed to help science teachers record and extend their gender-inclusive practice.
Download > (PDF, 508KB)