A number of schools and colleges have been in touch over the past two months stating they are marking International Men’s Day based on:

• giving boys and girls the chance to celebrate the contribution men and boys make
• for boys to feel freer and more comfortable to seek help and for others to help them seek that help
• to make boys more confident about themselves and their futures

All good stuff and to be commended.

Those schools, colleges and universities that have indicated they are taking part are:

•  Parrs Wood High School, Manchester
• Tendring Technology College, Frinton-on-sea, Essex
• New College, Swindon
• Leeds Beckett University
• York St. John University
• Winchester Science Centre
• University of York

It is also helped by many education support groups mentioning International Men’s Day as part of their educational calendar:

http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/events/month_november.html

We are sure there are more doing so, and if you know of any, please email contact@ukmensday.org.uk