Year 12 & 13

EDUCATION WITH BOLD VOICES

KEYNOTE TALK

1hr | Up to 200 Pupils | In Person or Virtual Delivery | Option of Digital Interaction

PREPARING OUR TEENS FOR THE UNSPOKEN AT UNI/BEYOND SCHOOL: A CULTURE OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
Hard-hitting and engaging, this talk explores why we must move away from blaming individuals for violence and instead acknowledge how we all contribute to a culture of gender-based violence through language, attitudes and behaviours.
Weaving storytelling with key issues, this talk explores 'lad culture', gender stereotypes, language, objectification, sexual conquests and competition, and spiking.

WORKSHOP

1hr 15 - 1hr 30 | Up to 35 Pupils per workshop | In Person Delivery

What is the aim of the workshops?
Our workshops are designed to give pupils the time and space to explore difficult topics of gender inequality and have critical conversations about them in a structured, safe environment with our experienced and engaging facilitators.
What is the workshop format?
1hr 15 - 1hr 30 | Max 35 Pupils per workshop. Generally we can run 6 workshops in one day (with 2 or 3 workshops running at a time). Our workshops can only be facilitated in person due to the nature of the content and style of facilitation.
Who facilitates the workshops?
Each workshop is led by 2 expert and experienced Bold Voices facilitators. The facilitator role is to support and safeguard pupils during these conversations, ensuring that a space for critical thinking and discussion is maintained throughout the workshop.
Example of content covered:
- Gender Stereotypes: Silencing of male mental health
- Attitudes/Language: Objectification of bodies through rating & ranking
- Structures: Rise in alpha male podcasters e.g. Tate
- Sexual Violence: Stealthing (removing a condom during sex without consent)

FOLLOW UP TALKS

1hr | Between 30 and 60 Pupils In Person | Up to 200 Pupils Virtual Delivery | Option of Digital Interaction

MISOGYNY, LANGUAGE & VIOLENCE: MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
This follow up talk shows the power of language by exploring the linguistic links between sex and violence and looking at the role that sexist banter plays in normalising a culture of gender-based violence.
With a focus on making connections between issues that appear unrelated, this talk is an opportunity for pupils to understand where misogynistic language comes from, and where it can go if it goes unchallenged.
FROM WHATSAPP CHATS TO MAINSTREAM MISOGYNY
This follow up talk explores the way gender inequality and gender-based violence have manifested online and continues to rapidly adapt to new technologies.
Pupils will explore the root causes of gender-based violence online, and will consider the barriers to challenging, as well as learning skills to overcome them.

DEPTH WORK

STUDENT MENTORS

Train Year 12 & 13 pupils to be gender equality ambassadors in your school, facilitating alongside Bold Voices team during workshops for younger pupils

3 hrs | 25-30 Pupils | In Person Delivery

- Provide mentoring opportunities for Year 12 & 13 students.
- Develop key facilitation and peer leadership skills.
- Provide younger pupils with the opportunity to learn from and be inspired by older students.
- Ensure conversations started during Bold Voices workshops can be continued and built on by students.
In the first half of the workshop mentors will build a critical understanding of what gender inequality and gender-based violence looks like within the UK.
They will carry out the activities that the younger year group will take part in during the mentored workshop, pausing at intervals to cover key information, ask questions about the content and share insights with each other.
The second part of the workshop will equip the mentors with the necessary facilitation and mentorship skills to work with the younger pupils. This will cover:
- Active listening and the importance of asking questions over giving opinions.
- Allyship and how to move beyond focusing on just our own experiences of these issues.
- Challenge tips and tricks including the Bold Voices 'B.A.N.T.E.R' methods of challenge to model to the younger pupils (Be funnier, Ask questions, Name it, Talk to them, Express yourself, Report it).

AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME

6 months | 6 Student Reps | Virtual Delivery

The Ambassador Programme is an online programme for Year 12 & 13 students, educating and facilitating discussion on gender inequality and gender-based violence.
The Vision
To create sustainable change around gender inequality and gender-based violence in schools by inspiring and empowering students to lead on initiatives and projects in their school communities.
The Mission
To equip students and staff with the knowledge and skills to raise awareness and create change around issues of gender inequality in their schools, with the support of designated staff members.
Student & Staff Reps will learn about key concepts and ideas to develop their understanding of gender-based violence, including the continuum of gender-based violence, applying an intersectional lens and developing critical thought.
Reps will be given resources and further learning to nurture curiosity, and will be encouraged to go beyond the workshops to continue their educational journeys.
The interactive nature of our workshops provides Reps with plenty of time and space with our trained facilitators guiding discussion so Reps can learn from each other.
Reps will get the opportunity to apply this knowledge to projects within their school in order to make longlasting and effective change.