An innovative primary school teacher who appeared as part of BAFTA nominated BBC2 documentary ‘No More Boys and Girls: Can Our Kids Go Gender Free’ will deliver a talk at the University of Lincoln on 19th February as part of the Eleanor Glanville Centre’s Be Inspired public lecture series.
Graham Andre has over 20 years’ experience in the education sector and has been a longtime supporter of gender neutrality in teaching. Graham and his class from the Isle of Wight took part in the BBC documentary last year which investigated whether a gender neutral classroom environment could break down societal gender stereotypes amongst the children, transform their views of themselves and transform their future ambitions.
Since taking part in the documentary, Graham has become a spokesperson for gender neutral teaching, speaking on national television and delivering talks on its impact around the UK. He now sits on the steering group of the Gender Equality Charter working with schools, businesses and families to challenge gender inequality.
Grahams talk will address questions such as how gender stereotypes impact on our children as well as looking at children’s experiences of gender from birth and what we can do to minimise negative impacts. Graham will also share practical tips and explore the importance of male role models in early years teaching as well as how we can recruit and retain.
The talk will take place at 6:00pm and is free to attend, but booking is required. To book your place visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/be-inspired-lecture-graham-andre-no-more-boys-and-girls-tickets-53810794535