Shut It Down exists to tackle misogyny where it takes root, in everyday school life. Harmful attitudes are too often dismissed as banter or ignored altogether. Letting those moments pass teaches young people that misogyny is normal, acceptable, or too awkward to confront.
Our work interrupts that cycle.
This is not a one-off intervention. We partner with schools to create space where behaviour can be challenged and educated, rather than brushed aside.
Shut It Down is led by Amy and Joe - two teachers on the front line of education.
Joe brings 15 years of teaching and leadership experience, specialising in impactful teacher training and cultural change across schools.
Amy combines her role as English teacher and Anti-Misogyny Lead with a decade’s background in training and engagement, making her uniquely skilled at tackling difficult conversations head-on.
We see the reality of misogyny in schools every day. Shut It Down was born from our shared frustration with systems that fail young people, and our commitment to create safer, more empathetic school cultures.
We are not outside consultants. We are practising teachers, trusted voices, and proven trainers who know what works in real classrooms.
We kicked off the new term with some anti-misogyny and tackling extremist views training with the brilliant Dorset Studio School on their INSET day this September.
It was a privilege to present to a passionate and committed staff body who engaged brilliantly with our talks, activities and Teacher Toolkit for redirecting and reflecting on harmful views and behaviour within a school's community. We are excited to be supporting these brilliant teachers this year!
“Shut It Down challenged our staff to think critically about our young men as products of their society, before equipping them with the tools to challenge, diffuse and de-escalate misogynistic language.
This training and partnership will make our school a better place for all of us to be.”