Matt Pinkett - Beyond Just Enough: Understanding the Pressures on Boys and Raising Their Aspirations
Facilitated by Matt Pinkett
Suitable for teachers, pastoral and safeguarding staff, sixth form staff, and middle and senior leaders in secondary schools.
Matt Pinkett is a UK-based educator, author, and leading voice on masculinity, gender, and boys' experiences in modern education. Drawing on over a decade of classroom expertise and co-authorship of the acclaimed book Boys Don’t Try? and author of Unmasking the Manosphere and Boys Do Cry,
Matt helps school leaders and teachers navigate complex challenges - from online culture and the "manosphere" to male mental health and academic engagement. His mission is to equip educators with the knowledge and tools to challenge toxic masculinity and misogyny, supporting all students to thrive.
Overview
The session will focus on
- What is really going on for boys? The external pressures
- The pressure within: masculinity, status, and the fear of failure
- Myth of Boys’ Engagement and Teacher Bias
- Raising aspiration: practical strategies for the classroom
- Stepping up: encouraging boys to lead
Outcomes
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Delegates will • Have an up-to-date understanding of the online and offline pressures shaping boys’ attitudes and behaviour. • Understand why some boys settle for “just enough” and how to recognise it early. • Have practical, evidence-informed strategies to raise boys’ effort, motivation and aspiration. • Know how to encourage more boys to step forward into leadership and student voice roles. • Leave with a personal action plan for their own classroom or role. |
Event Properties
| Event Date | Thu, 26 Nov 2026 9:00 am - 3:15 pm |
| Cut off date | Fri, 13 Nov 2026 5:00 pm |
| Individual Participant Price | Two free places for secondary phase, £250 per delegate, non-members. Lunch included. |
| Event Venue Information | http://bit.ly/2RyDCwm |
| Location | GUTP House Training Centre |