This guide provides primary school teachers with comprehensive knowledge and effective tools to tackle peer-on-peer sexual harassment and create a safe and inclusive learning environment. Based on UNICEF’s 2016 Global Guidelines, it addresses the complex interplay of gender diversity and sexual harassment among young learners. It offers insights into recognising addressing and preventing cases of sexual harassment among peers and ensures that teachers are able to intervene effectively. Through a mix of theory, worksheets and real-life case studies, this guide aims to promote a deeper understanding of the issue and provide practical strategies for educators. Click the button below to access the guide.
These two animated short films are designed especially for primary school students. They explore important topics such as physical and verbal harassment in a simple, age-appropriate, and empathetic way.
Through storytelling, students are encouraged to reflect, discuss, and understand what respectful behaviour looks like — and how their actions and words can affect others.
Sam really wants to make friends, but sometimes forgets to ask before acting. This short story helps children understand what unwanted touching means, why consent matters, and how we can show care and respect for personal boundaries.
What starts as a joke can sometimes hurt. This story shows how teasing can cross the line, and how kindness, empathy, and communication help build stronger friendships.
Each film can serve as a starting point for classroom discussion on empathy, respect, and safe relationships.
To support classroom conversations, we’ve created a Teachers’ Notes guide that includes:
Discussion questions for after each film
Suggested classroom activities
Guidance on creating a safe and respectful learning environment
This policy brief offers primary-school educators and administrators a concise overview of how to prevent and address sexual harassment and abuse among pupils. It presents key concepts, risk factors, and recommended practices to support safe, respectful and inclusive learning environments.
Download the brief now and share it with your school team. Use it as a basis for discussion in staff meetings and integrate its recommendations into your school’s safeguarding policy.
