As reported in the Express and Star, a bold new curriculum tackling gender stereotypes in children will launch in 40 primary schools this September, ahead of a nationwide rollout in 2026

A new free, evidence-based curriculum, Beyond Gender Stereotypes (BGS), will be delivered in 40 primary schools across England from September 2025, before rolling out nationwide in 2026. The curriculum is specifically designed for Key Stage 2 (KS2), with the aim of supporting both boys and girls to identify, understand and break free from gender stereotypes, and empowering them to build healthy relationships.

The curriculum provides educators with the skills and resources to address gender bias through a range of scalable, safe, engaging and age-appropriate learning experiences for pupils between 7-11, with a focus on using real life, relatable examples.

The programme supports English primary schools’ statutory duty to teach Relationships and Health Education and comprises online teacher training, four lessons for upper KS2 pupils, three lessons for lower KS2, classroom resources and comprehensive teacher guidance. There is also an additional range of resources to help schools engage parents and carers with the BGS programme.

The Beyond Gender Stereotypes (BGS) curriculum was developed by Lifting Limits, part of The Children Society, in partnership with the Global Boyhood Initiative, which is coordinated by Equimundo: Center for Masculinities and Social Justice.