Do you want to be part of a ground-breaking event that can help us improve the lives of boys and young men in the UK?

Then why not reserve your place at ‘Creating Positive Futures for Boys and Young Men’ -- a landmark and solution-focused conference taking place in London on November 19th that will focus on the critical issue of boys' academic, emotional and relationships education.

Boys now under-perform girls at every stage of education and yet we know that the quality of education we receive as children can shape many aspects of adult lives including everything from our income and career, to our life expectancy, relationships, risk of crime and risk of suicide.

In short, a better education, means a better life and a better society.

Who's it for?

The conference will be of interest to teachers, universities, educationalists, youth workers, policy makers, academics, health care professionals and anyone who has a commitment to improving the well-being of boys and young men in the UK.

We have a fantastic line-up of speakers who will cover issues ranging from academic attainment, boys’ reading and access to university; to mentoring and fatherhood, interpersonal relationships, mental health and narratives around masculinity.

All of the speakers are leading experts and campaigners in their fields.

Speakers include:

Keynote: Robert Halfon MP, Chair, Education Select Committee

Former head of UCAS and leading advocate for addressing boys’ educational underachievement, Mary Curnock Cook OBE

Writer, campaigner and former Government children’s mental health champion, Natasha Devon MBE

International expert on the global issues facing boys’ education, Prof Gijsbert Stoet

David Wright, a qualified early years teacher, leading advocate for more men in early years teaching and an adviser to the Government on gender diversity in the workforce

Colour Blind Awareness, the country’s leading charity advocating for the 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women who experience this little-recognised special educational need

Award-winning boys’ and young men’s mentoring charity, Lads Need Dads

National male sexual abuse survivor support charity, Survivors Manchester

LGBT youth sexual and mental health charity, Metro

The Ulster University "Taking Boys Seriously" long-term education research project

Phosphoros Theatre, a London-based company that makes political performance starring refugee and asylum-seeking actors — how do stereotypes about race and masculinity impact on the experiences of young male refugees?

Why get involved?

By taking part in this landmark event, together we can take action to improve boys' education and well-being.

By attending this conference you can:

Hear the latest expert views on boys' education in the UK

Hear best-practice on removing the barriers to boys' academic attainment access to university

Network and meet others who share your interest in improving boys' education and well-being

Hear from young men themselves on the issues they face and the support they need

Share your knowledge and experience with others

Contribute to our future work advocating boys

Who are we?

The conference is hosted by The Men and Boys Coalition, a network of academics, advocates and front-line workers who are committed to improving the lives of men and boys in the UK.

To see the full schedule for the Conference and learn more about the Men and Boys Coalition, click here

Whether your interest is specifically in improving boys’ educational outcomes, or on the wider issues that disproportionately affect men and boys, the day will offer fascinating insights and discussions that we intend to be a springboard for concrete action.

We would love for you to be a part of this vital conversation. Looking forward to seeing you there.







