FOI request (FOIR-700510322)

Misogyny and Sexual Harassment in Schools

Requested Fri 28 March 2025
Responded Wed 02 April 2025

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding misogyny-related behaviour and sexual harassment in schools within your local authority area. Please provide the following:

1. Misogyny-Related School Exclusions

a. The number of pupils excluded (both temporary and permanent exclusions) due to misogynistic, sexist, or harassment-related behaviour for each of the past six academic years (2018/19 to 2024/25).

b. A breakdown by school year, gender of excluded pupils, and type of incident where available.

2. Andrew Tate-linked Disruptions in Schools

a. Any reports received from schools about incidents where students referenced Andrew Tate in a way that led to classroom disruption, safeguarding concerns, or disciplinary action (2022 - present).

b. Any internal guidance, correspondence, or advice issued to schools regarding Andrew Tate's influence on pupils.

3. Teacher Training on Tackling Misogyny

a. Any training programmes, guidance, or policies introduced by the local authority to help teachers address misogyny, online radicalisation, or incel ideology among students.

b. The number of teachers or schools that have received such training since 2020.

4. Reports of Sexual Harassment in Schools

a. The number of sexual harassment reports (both pupil-on-pupil and staff-on-pupil) made to schools in each of the past five academic years.

b. A breakdown of the type of incident reported (for example, verbal harassment, physical harassment, online harassment).

c. The number of cases that resulted in disciplinary action or referral to external agencies.

Response

Information not held.

Schools and Education are dealt with by East Sussex County Council, please visit their website for further information:

https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk