Information for school leaders

The School Leadership Team plays a critical role in leading and sustaining Equally Safe at School (ESAS).

A key finding of the ESAS pilot is that the intervention works best when it is visibly and actively supported by senior management. This involves:

• Planning how it can best be integrated into the life of the school
• Motivating staff and students
• Celebrating the work of the young people and staff involved
• Disseminating information and delegating tasks
• Scheduling ESAS activities
• Engaging with parents and carers

Through leading by example, modelling positive use of power, promoting participatory values, and demonstrating genuine commitment to gender equality, the School Leadership Team can send out a powerful message that advancing gender equality and addressing gender-based violence is a top priority within the school community.