What would it mean for your students if they grew up free from the narrow boxes of ‘boy’ and ‘girl’, and instead saw equality as normal, possible and theirs to shape?
Why this work matters
Schools are facing new challenges every day: social media pressures, rising misogyny, anxiety about language, and exhausted staff trying to do the right thing without the time or training to back it up.
Teachers tell me they want to respond to sexism, bias and stereotypes, but they aren’t always sure how. They don’t want another box-ticking exercise; they want practical support that actually fits the realities of school life.
Here is where I come in.
Every school is different. I create bespoke programmes built around your goals, your context and your budget. From one-off training sessions to year-long partnerships, everything I deliver is collaborative, practical and sustainable.
How I can help
Teacher Training & INSET Days
Equip teachers with the understanding and tools to lead inclusive classrooms.
Popular topics include:
Tackling sexist language and behaviour in the classroom.
Gender stereotypes and how they show up in curriculum and expectations.
Supporting wellbeing and confidence for all genders.
Building staff confidence to have difficult conversations safely.
Multi-Session Programmes
A series of sessions designed to embed equality and inclusion across your school.
Programmes often include:
Whole-staff sessions combined with smaller reflective groups or coaching pods.
Follow-up sessions to measure change and share learning.
Ongoing resources and guidance to support long-term impact.
Leadership & Governor Workshops
Supporting those setting vision and accountability for inclusion.
Review existing policies through an equality lens.
Develop language and strategy that aligns with your school values.
Create a realistic, measurable plan for sustained culture change.
Student Workshops & Assemblies
Age-appropriate, engaging sessions that help students challenge stereotypes and see equality as normal.
Suitable for Key Stage 2 upwards.
Uses storytelling, real-life examples and interactive discussion.
Based on evidence and experience from my books (Childhood Unlimited, Mika & lolo).
Parent & Carer Sessions
Bringing the conversation home.
Practical tips to talk about gender, consent and equality at home.
Reassurance for parents who want to support without fear of “getting it wrong.”
Builds consistency between home and school messages
Who this is for
Teachers & Staff
You want confidence in managing gendered behaviour, language and bias.
You’re keen to embed inclusion across subjects, not add it as an extra.
You want reflective space to learn and grow as a team.
Leaders & Governors
You want equality to be visible in strategy, policy and daily life.
You need credible, external expertise that fits your school’s ethos.
You want sustainable change that outlasts a single training day.
Students & Parents
You want to help students question stereotypes, not repeat them.
You want a whole-school approach that aligns staff, students and parents.
You want equality to feel normal — not a special project.
How we will work together
Discovery & Assessment (complimentary)
30 mins free time to discuss your current challenges, needs, constraints (time, budget, staff).
Tailored Proposal
With that in mind I design a programme or set of sessions that meet your needs and budget.
Delivery & Implementation
I run the sessions combining evidence, empathy, humour and reflection.
Follow-Up Support
Optional coaching, reflection, or resource packs to sustain momentum
Why schools choose to work with me
Depth and credibility — I bring over a decade of experience in gender equality, with clients across education, corporate and non-profit sectors.
A whole-school approach — my work bridges staff wellbeing, leadership, and student culture.
Engaging delivery — rooted in storytelling, evidence and humour, never theory for theory’s sake.
NEXT STEPS
Ready to evolve your school’s culture and equip staff with confidence, clarity and care?
Let’s talk about what your school needs and design something that fits your context.
Or email me directly at hello@virginiamendezm.com
