Schools in England warning of rise in misogyny towards teachers, says Phillips

"I go into schools all the time, and what teachers have been saying to me for a number of years is that they are seeing growing concerns around the access to the pornography that their pupils see, and some of the attitudes that come from what they are seeing, misogynistic attitudes displayed towards teachers, Phillips told BBC Radio 4's Today programme."

"I have seen so many cases that have led to total tragedy in the sharing of intimate images, for example, and parents desperate for resources. But it isn't just teachers who would be able to ask for this help, but parents would be able to ask for their children to have interventions as well, and most importantly, children themselves who are worried about their behaviours."

"A new pilot scheme will involve experts supporting teachers to educate children about consent and the dangers of sharing explicit images. Phillips said the government would be looking very closely at what happens in Australia after it banned social media for under-16s but stopped short of endorsing such a ban. We would always take the best of what is available around the world with regard to the safety and security of children, she told Times Radio."

Schools report increasing misogynistic behaviour from pupils toward teachers and limited avenues for reporting sexually aggressive conduct. Children as young as 11 will receive education distinguishing pornography from real relationships as part of a multimillion-pound investment. A pilot scheme will place experts alongside teachers to deliver lessons on consent and the dangers of sharing explicit images. Parents and children will be able to request interventions for concerning behaviours. The government will include online harms to children in a wider violence-against-women-and-girls strategy and will monitor international measures such as Australia’s social media age restrictions.

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