Teaching Resources

Licoricia of Winchester: c. 1220-1277

Licoricia of Winchester was a Jewish businesswoman who lent money to many medieval figures including royalty and others.

Elinor James was a formidable early modern printer, author, and political firebrand. She was nicknamed the 'London City Godmother'.

Betty Webb was a remarkable Second World War code breaker whose intelligence work at Bletchley Park helped shape the Allied war effort.

Anne Lister (1791-1840) was a Georgian industrialist and landowner who kept a diary describing her life.

Aphra Behn (1640-1689) was an English playwright, poet and translator during the Restoration period in England.

Every year during Women’s History Month we celebrate women who changed the world. So why aren't their stories taught in school?

The question "what can schools do to end sexism?" is a hot topic. Dr Lara Wood gives 8 simple actions for schools beyond PSHE.

Introducing gender balanced English CPD for teachers of KS4 and KS3 English. Led by Rachel Fenn, campaign leader for End Sexism in Schools.

What do our KS3 text choices teach our children? Most KS3 pupils are taught from a selection of five novels by white men about white males.