The problem
lack of space
There is a critical lack of space and opportunities in schools for teachers to connect with and support students' emotional needs.
neglected needs
Schools are not doing enough to support girls and non-binary students’ wellbeing and help them shape their futures.
unfair system
Our education system perpetuates inequities, and isn't listening to teachers or students.
In context…
UK STUDENTS HAVE THE LOWEST HAPPINESS LEVELS IN EUROPE
Self harm, body image and eating disorders are all on the rise. Girls, non-binary and trans young people, and young people from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds, are disproportionately affected.
GIRLS' SELF ESTEEM PLUMMETS DURING PUBERTY
One in three girls is unhappy with their personal appearance by the age of 14. Heavy social media use is one contributing factor.
CULTURES OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN SCHOOLS
A third of 16-18 year old girls have experienced unwanted sexual touching at school, and the majority of students don't report incidents to teachers.
CORONAVIRUS IS EXACERBATING EXISTING INEQUITIES
Looking at levels of economic deprivation, domestic violence and online sexual harassment, there is a widening gap across intersecting lines of gender, race, class and other factors.
Our solution
Create space
We create brave, respectful and empathetic spaces within schools for teachers and students to connect with, and support each other.
Nuture wellbeing and aspirations
We nurture wellbeing and growth – supporting girls' wellbeing and helping them take agency in their futures.
Build a network
We bring together a network of educators and young people who are working together towards a more equitable education system.
Our values
empathy
Attention to emotional needs and individual experiences
Honest and vulnerable communication
Encouraging kindness to others, and ourselves
collaboration
Non-hierarchical, intersectional and co-creative approach
Emphasis on listening and learning from each other
Encouraging everyone to lead, together
engagement
Amplifying marginalised voices
Raising awareness of societal issues through personal stories
What this looks like in practice…
Our theory of change
Connecting our vision, mission and practice.
