Section 4: Next steps and developing a whole school approach

Considerations for your school

Read the following guides produced by the Institute of Physics in partnership with Skills Development Scotland and Education Scotland:

Primary Action Guide https://education.gov.scot/ improvement/ Documents/ sci38-primary-action-guide.pdf [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)]

Secondary Action Guide https://education.gov.scot/ improvement/ Documents/ SecondaryActionGuideMay2018.pdf

Consider the following questions and discuss as a group:

• How can you build leadership and peer support to tackle gender stereotyping in your school?
• Is there dedicated time at staff meetings for discussion on gender stereotyping, unconscious bias and any related concerns?
• Are your current school policies and culture effective in tackling sexist language and behaviour in your school?
• Do staff feel able to challenge each other and learners constructively?
• What action and activities could you develop in your school to progress gender equality for all staff and students?
• How can you encourage a good gender balance in STEM clubs, sports teams and other school activities?
• How might subjects and activities be presented to encourage young people who might not otherwise engage with them?
• Are there opportunities for students to actively engage in tackling gender stereotypes and inequality in your school?
• Are there any issues which have emerged from taking part in this course where you feel you would benefit from further training and resources?
• What are the next steps for you and your school to take forward work on this issue?

When you are ready, complete the End of course quiz.