Headteacher Victoria Overy is introducing the lessons to counter the negative influence of pornography (Picture: Cascade)

Teenage boys will be to taught how to chat-up girls amid fears pornography has warped their view of women.

The mentoring scheme at a secondary school is aimed at boosting the self-confidence of boys who lack positive role models.

Male teachers will give schoolboys lessons in a range of life skills, including how to shave, save money, ask a girl out and treat a women.

The scheme, the first of its kind in the UK, is due to begin from January at the Chase High School in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex.


Headteacher Victoria Overy said: ‘Sadly, through such easy access to pornography, the boys’ view of women has been skewed.



‘We’re doing parallel programmes with the girls about self perception.

‘Sex education often only deals with how not to get pregnant and violent relationships.

‘We want this scheme to teach pupils details on establishing relationships and how to end them without breaking hearts.’

She added: ‘I have a school full of brilliant male role models and it would be a shame to waste that.

‘The scheme is still in the planning phase but will focus heavily on children’s self esteem.’

Golf lessons, football tournaments, camping and survival skills to encourage team-building will also be covered on the scheme.

Girls will learn similar lessons from female teachers focusing on finance management and career aspirations.