Parents and carers are the driving force of this movement.
Here are some things you can do by yourself or in a group.
Choose whatever feels like a good fit and remember that small steps add up!

Support UK Feminista's policy recommendations and write to your MP to support system change to prevent sexism and sexual harassment in schools and colleges.

4: Contact your MP or other council members

Advocate to your local council to support and fund local schools work on this topic. Try reaching out to Departments concerned with safeguarding/violence reduction, education, and public health/wellbeing. Collect names for collective bargaining power!

Getting started with your school

Basics on how primary schools operate

Run a "Smashing stereotypes stall" at a school event.
See activity guide here

Coming soon:

Tips for talking to your kid

Books to read and shows to watch

Join MFS WhatsApp Community

Use our downloadable resource on steps to get involved with your kids' school. This includes who to talk to, what to say, why schools should be interested, what they can do, and how you can support. Please also look at our page for primary schools to get ideas for how you can support.

3: Get involved with your kids’ school

2: Learn more and support your kids at home

We have collated a few resources provided by other organizations we hope will be useful for parents and carers both to expand your knowledge and get ideas for what you can do at home with your kids.

1: Be part of our MFS community

The WhatsApp group is the cornerstone of the movement where we will build our community and share and learn from each other as we go.

We are interested to hear from you - please share your story, ideas or suggestions with us.

Resources:

- Let Toys Be Toys - Resources for parents
- Zero Tolerance - The default setting: What parents say about gender stereotyping in their children’s early years
- University of Kent - Gender Stereotypes Training

If you feel upset by these topics, or need support, advice or information, here are a few services with helplines you call, email or message to connect with experts.
- Emotional support & trauma help: Victim Support

- Mental health & crisis support: Samaritans (116 123), Shout (text SHOUT to 85258)
- Violence & abuse support: National Domestic Abuse Helpline (0808 2000 247), Rape Crisis Helpline (0808 500 2222)

Parents and carers are the driving force of this movement. Here are some things you can do by yourself or in a group. Choose whatever feels like a good fit and remember that small steps add up!