See below for links to teaching resources.  See also the page on campaigns and other resources. 

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Gender Stereotypes Lesson Plan - this lesson plan was developed by Bristol feminists and piloted in 2009 at Hotwells School with Year 6.  Please feel free to use and develop it: some notes on the lesson can also be found here.
The GERI Project – “established in 2001 to break down the barriers of prejudice and inequality in the workplace” (eg. has stories from people working in non-traditional gender roles and a DVD of 100 role models).
Mermaids – “to support children and teenagers up to age 19, who are trying to cope with gender identity issues” – (includes lots of young people’s testimony).
National Literacy Trust – “changes lives through literacy” –  (has a pdf booklet called “Getting the Blokes on Board: Involving father and male carers in reading with their children).
Peacecorps – “to promote world peace and friendship” (has lots of useful activity ideas including activities on gender in its Life Skills Manual).
Plan International – has “a ‘Because I am a Girl’ campaign to fight gender inequality, promote girls' rights and lift millions of girls out of poverty”. Has classroom resources in its resource centre)
'Spiralling' is an education toolkit and film developed in Bristol for use as a resource to help prevent domestic abuse in the next generation, by carrying out activities with and for children and young people of all ages.
Teachers TV – useful clips on gender issues in schools at
    http://www.teachers.tv/video/34089
    http://www.teachers.tv/video/3299    
    http://www.teachers.tv/video/2586
Tender - “Tender promotes healthy relationships based on equality and respect.”
TUC (has a publications sections with DVDs and resources on the fight to reduce the pay gap for about £3)
Valentines Resource Kit - The team at No Worries, South Gloucestershire Council, have created a Valentine's resource pack that takes advantage of Valentine's Day as an opportunity to talk to young people about relationships – whether that be with their friends or their partners. It also touches on peer pressure and being ready for sex.  Includes some details for those young people needing information on local services. The key themes of the activities are self esteem, body image, relationships and friendship.
Womankind Worldwide – “We aim to raise awareness and transform attitudes to stop violence against women” (has a whole section devoted to UK schools including lesson plans and resources on ‘Challenging Violence and Changing Lives’ and has an interactive website about gender-based violence, called ‘Respect 4 Us’ aimed at young people).
Women’s Aid – “work to end violence against women and children” (has a range of resources for schools about domestic violence including ‘The Expect Respect Education Toolkit’ which contains excellent lesson ideas for primary and secondary pupils covering a range of topics concerning gender issues).