It’s rare for me to find a non fiction book that I can’t put down. I know I’m late to the party on this one but I finally got my hands on it. I wanted an early night last night but could not stop turning the pages! Thank you @Positivteacha @mr_englishteach 
It’s full of such useful ways to rethink the dominant narrative around boys. I will be trying to change my language away from toxic masculinity and towards tender / non-tender masculinity , which will also give me a chance to mention the book to everyone ! #tendermasculinity
The first 2 chapters alone everyone should read: Roberts @mr_englishteach explains why all the typical ‘common sense’ approaches to boys’ engagement are flawed, risking entrenching low expectations/low self esteem through competition (there are always losers as well as winners)
Pinkett @Positivteacha gives a persuasive and concise take down the damage of setting children, which I may well share with colleagues when this topic comes up. He also includes how to get setting right if you have no choice, following @BeckyFrancis7’s work
Pickett also discusses teacher biases around disadvantaged students and their parents/carers, and how being aware of these can help protect against them. #unconsciousbias
Pinkett’s chapter on mental health is hard hitting; I liked the examples of ‘tender coaching’ and the power of male PE teachers and coaches to model a different, more open, type of #masculinity.
I’ve just got to the part on sexual harassment of female teachers by male students. The examples are 😱. The lack of appropriate action by SLT in some cases is 😱😱 and the question at the end about how they are then treating their peers is 😱😱😱
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