Sixth Formers collaborate to tackle gender stereotypes at Bryanston鈥檚 Nurturing Equality Festival
Bryanston recently hosted the Nurturing Equality Festival, a full-day event that put gender equality and inclusivity front and centre
Organised in partnership with The Blandford School, the Festival welcomed 72 Year 6 pupils from neighbouring primary schools for a series of interactive workshops led by Bold Voices, renowned gender equality specialists, and a team of 30 Sixth Form Ambassadors.
Children from Spetisbury Primary, Durweston Primary School, Blandford St Mary Primary, Milldown School, Downlands, and Bryanston Prep spent the day in small groups, exploring how everyday assumptions and stereotypes can limit potential. The conversations mirrored themes from the recent hit TV series Adolescence, which highlights the importance of challenging deeply ingrained biases and speaking up in the face of societal and cultural expectations.
Through interactive discussions, the children examined how gender stereotypes develop, the inequalities they can create, and the ways to interrupt harmful ideas through thoughtful intervention. Natasha Eeles, founder of Bold Voices, commended the event, describing it as a powerful example of “prevention-led education” aimed at tackling gender inequality and gender-based violence head-on.
Sixth Form Ambassadors, “upskilled” to guide younger pupils, sparked fresh conversations about gender, power, and language, enabling honest, empathy-building dialogue across age groups. Bryanston’s dedication to inclusion, already recognised by a 2023 Talk 看片狂人 “Award for Innovation” in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, shone through as the school continues weaving open discussions about equality into everyday life.
Through active learning, community partnership, and relatable cultural references, Bryanston and The Blandford School demonstrated that dismantling gender stereotypes is more than a classroom exercise; it’s a collective mission that resonates powerfully with today’s youth.
April 2025