Supporting working-class boys in education: Staff CPD with Progressive Masculinity

Location: Bournemouth University, Bournemouth Gateway Building, BH8 8GP

Date: 24 March 2026

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

The Progressive Masculinity staff training is a very ‘hands on’ and practical session which presents years of research on the issues boys and young men experience, and how these manifest within a school environment. The second half of the training focuses on solutions to these issues and supports development of behaviour management strategies, schemes of learning, and staff awareness to embed consistently positive messages on masculinity. By the end of the training, staff will possess high impact ‘quick win’ strategies which could be implemented immediately with a minimum of effort, alongside some longer-term strategies.

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(Refreshments will be available from 12:30 with a prompt 1:00pm start)

Increased Knowledge
Signposting Information
Professional development

Who is it for?

This event is suitable for teachers, teaching assistants, senior leadership, and pastoral staff. Also outreach staff, Uni Connect staff & third party organisations working with boys and young men.

What will the session cover?

This session will cover the following questions:

What are the common views of masculinity among many of our young students?

How are these views influenced by social and cultural factors?

How can we use evidence-based strategies to challenge harmful, oppressive models of masculinity and promote a healthier, more positive understanding of what it means to ‘be a man’ in today’s world?

Further Information

Progressive Masculinity are an organisation who have established a strong national reputation for impactful work with young men who experience marginalisation in education.

If you have any questions about this event please contact sun@soton.ac.uk