Boys, uncertainty and the online search for answers
Responding to Male Allies UK’s “Voice of the Boys” report Recent headlines often tell a simple story about boys: either they are in crisis, or they are the cause of crisis. The recently-released Voice of the Boys report reveals something much more layered: a...
Reimagining responses to Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in schools: A safe uncertainty approach
The UK Parliament’s POSTnote offers a valuable examination of violence against women and girls (VAWG) in schools and among young people in the UK. It highlights the importance of addressing this issue through updated legislation, prevention strategies and educational...
Reimagining Relationships and Sex Education: A safe uncertainty response to the new government guidance
On 15 July 2025, the Department for Education (DfE) released new statutory guidance for Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) in England. Following months of anxiety generated by the draft guidance earlier in the year, many in the sector expressed relief at...
The UK Pornography Review: Strengths, gaps and a new way forward
In this extended piece, we explore how the recommendations position porn education, and contrast this with a broader, more comprehensive Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) approach. We consider alternative ways to engage young people in meaningful conversations about sexuality, intimacy and digital literacy, drawing on our experience of delivering a porn literacy pilot programme, which led to our Reimagining RSE initiative and the underpinning Safe Uncertainty framework, to suggest practical steps for educators, youth practitioners and policymakers.