Sir Gareth Southgate calls for new teaching methods for boys
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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Former England football manager Sir Gareth Southgate advocates for changing educational methods to better serve boys. He highlights fundamental differences between boys and girls that affect learning outcomes and mental health. Southgate's statements are part of a documentary addressing the challenges young men face in education and employment, particularly the rising number of young men classified as Neets since the pandemic. He suggests increased mentorship efforts and improved communication from employers as potential solutions.
- •Southgate emphasizes the need for tailored education for boys.
- •The documentary on young men's struggles debuts next week.
- •More than one million young people are Neets, with rising male unemployment.
- •Southgate calls for increased mentorship and teaching roles for men.
- 5:08 AMBBC Sport — We need to teach boys differently to girls to get best out of them - Southgate
"The way boys are taught in schools should be changed to take account of their "fundamental differences" to girls, former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate says.
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