Table of Contents

Title Page

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

An Important Note on Safety and Self-Care

Introduction

Part 1

Appendix 1: Action Checklist

Appendix 2: Audit Table

Appendix 3: Further Information

Glossary

Index

About the Author

Susie Heywood and Barbara Adzajlic are public health professionals with over 15 years' experience working on topics such as mental health, gender based violence, suicide prevention, behaviour change and inequalities.

Together Susie and Barbara co-created the Gender Friendly Nursery, a programme of training and accreditation supporting early learning and childcare establishments to address gender equality as part of their roles with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. They now work together to offer guidance, support and training to organisations wishing to improve their practice in relation to gender inequality.

Reviews

NPFS wholeheartedly recommend the work of Susie and Barbara. Whether you are an early years parent/carer, practitioner or allied professional – they provide an incredible insight into how gender stereotypes can limit children and how we can reduce them, making positive changes to the lives and experiences of our children and young people.Margaret Wilson, Chair, The National Parent Forum of Scotland respectme, Scotland's Anti-Bullying Service sees gender stereotyping as a critical factor in many relationship, bullying and discrimination situations. This book delivers an invaluable resource for people who care for young children to understand why harmful attitudes towards gender stereotypes and inequalities, often emerging in the early years, can have lifelong impacts if left unchallenged.Lorraine Glass, Policy and Improvement Manager, respectmeAs Scotland gradually wakes up to the long-term social significance of early childhood care and education, this comprehensive and highly accessible guide to tackling gender stereotypes couldn’t be more timely. Essential reading for all early years educators.Sue Palmer, Chair, Upstart ScotlandPreventing violence against women and girls should start in the early years. Susie and Barbara’s work helps practitioners understand the links between VAWG and the gender stereotypes that children are directed towards from an early age; and the significant part they can play in preventing it.Davy Thompson, Campaign Director, White Ribbon ScotlandAfter being part of the documentary No More Boys and Girls I witnessed first hand the impact that gender stereotypes have on our children. Despite a rise in awareness there is still much work to be done and this book is paramount to helping educators make a difference to our children at an early stage – in my experience the earlier we can teach our children about spotting and dealing with stereotypes the better. This clear, practical guide is a must own for early years educators and written by experts in their field.Graham Andre, Assistant Head at Lanesend Primary and teacher featured on No More Boys and GirlsSusie and Barbara are amazing and passionate trainers, who will open your eyes through their knowledge on gender equity. Their insights into this important subject will really challenge you to reflect on and update your practice.Tracey Riseborough, Head of Kinderly LearnA clear, logical and practical approach to addressing gender and other stereotypes in early years settings and why this is so important. A must-read for anyone studying or working in the early years and all early childhood settings.Mary Beare Aust, Lecturer in Early Childhood Education, Institute of Technology CarlowChallenging Gender Stereotypes in the Early Years takes an evidence-informed, intersectional deep dive into gender sterotypes, inequality, and how we can challenge the narrative... As I look up from reading it, I make a mental note that challenging gender stereotypes requires action and commitment from us all, and I already feel better equipped.Rhiann McLean, Children in Scotland