Addressing misogyny, harmful online influences and violence against women and girls requires a whole-setting approach that is proactive, consistent and embedded within everyday practice. Staff need access to high-quality resources that support learning, build confidence and provide practical strategies for prevention and early intervention.
The resources below have been developed by leading organisations working in safeguarding, education, gender equality and violence prevention. They include lesson plans, staff training materials, classroom resources and whole-school approaches designed to help education settings:
- Promote healthy, respectful relationships
- Teach consent and challenge harmful myths
- Develop critical thinking and media literacy skills
- Address sexism, misogyny and online harms
- Create safe, inclusive learning environments
- Strengthen safeguarding and reporting processes
- Support children and young people to recognise and challenge harmful behaviours
These resources can be used to support Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE), safeguarding, pastoral provision, staff development and wider school improvement work. Settings may wish to use them individually or combine elements from several toolkits to develop a whole-school approach that meets the needs of their pupils, staff and community.
Recommended resources
For further guidance on accessible RSHE and supporting pupils with additional needs, visit our
Considerations for Children with SEND page. It includes information on vulnerabilities, inclusive practice and effective approaches to teaching relationships, consent and safety.
Teaching resources and lesson plans | NSPCC Learning
A collection of teaching resources and lesson plans designed to support children and young people to understand healthy relationships, consent, online safety, and recognising abuse. Suitable for use within RSHE, safeguarding and wellbeing education.
Preventing sexism & sexual harassment | National Education Union
Practical guidance to help schools and colleges identify, challenge and prevent sexism and sexual harassment. Includes advice on creating safer environments, responding to incidents and promoting respectful behaviour.
Getting started: A whole school approach to preventing sexism and sexual harassment | National Education Union
A resource for secondary school staff exploring the impact of misogyny on young people and school communities. Provides practical guidance, discussion points and educational approaches to help foster respect, equality and healthy relationships.
Misogyny – Educate Against Hate (DoE)
This Department for Education resource helps practitioners understand misogyny, the influence of harmful online content and links to wider safeguarding concerns. It includes information on prevention, early intervention and available support.
Toolkits — Bold Voices
A range of evidence-informed resources designed to help schools address sexual harassment, misogyny and gender inequality. The toolkits support staff, pupils and leaders to create cultures based on respect, inclusion and safety.
How to take a whole school approach – UK Feminista
Guidance and practical tools to support schools in embedding gender equality throughout policies, curriculum, leadership and school culture. Focuses on long-term prevention of sexism, sexual harassment and gender-based violence.
(Education version) Tackling Misogyny Toolkit (Scottish Government, 2026)
A comprehensive resource to support educational settings in understanding, preventing and responding to misogyny. Includes guidance on staff development, curriculum delivery, safeguarding practice and creating inclusive learning environments.
NOT IN OUR NAME How to talk about the weaponisation of violence against women and girls
A practical resource to support educators, practitioners and community leaders in discussing violence against women and girls in a sensitive, informed and constructive way. The guide explores how acts of violence can be misused to promote division, prejudice or harmful narratives, while providing advice on encouraging critical thinking, respectful dialogue and a focus on prevention, accountability and support for those affected.
No Escape Room | NCMEC
An interactive virtual reality experience designed to help young people recognise the warning signs of online grooming and exploitation. Through immersive storytelling, the resource encourages critical thinking about online interactions, digital safety and seeking help when something feels wrong.
Resources for schools
Schools play a vital role in helping children and young people develop healthy relationships, stay safe and thrive. These resources provide practical guidance, curriculum support and professional development opportunities to help education settings strengthen safeguarding, promote wellbeing and create positive, inclusive learning environments.
PSHE Association
The professional body for personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education. The PSHE Association provides lesson plans, training, guidance and curriculum resources to help schools deliver high-quality learning on relationships, health, wellbeing, consent, online safety and safeguarding.
Sex Education forum
A national organisation that supports educators to deliver effective relationships and sex education. The forum provides guidance, research, training and practical resources to help schools develop inclusive, evidence-informed RSHE programmes.
Domestic abuse: a guide for school staff
Practical guidance to help education professionals recognise the signs and impact of domestic abuse on children and families. The resource supports staff to respond appropriately, maintain safeguarding responsibilities and connect pupils and families with support services.
Education Support, supporting teachers and education staff
An independent charity dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff. Education Support provides information, training, resources and confidential services to help school staff manage wellbeing, build resilience and access support when needed.
Please note: External resources are provided for information and professional development purposes. Education settings should review materials to ensure they are appropriate for the age, developmental stage and needs of their pupils and align with local safeguarding policies and statutory guidance.