A St Albans school has hosted its first conference on the challenges faced by boys in today's society.

Verulam School's 'Let's Talk About Boys' conference took place on Saturday (May 20), and was attended by staff of a number of state, independent and private schools.

These included representatives of Harrow School, St Paul’s School, Aylesbury Grammar and Berkhamsted School, with some delivering workshops on the day.

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Keynote speakers included Matt Pinkett, author of the books ‘Boy’s Don’t Try’ and ‘Boys Do Cry,’ The Rt Hon Stuart Lawrence author of ‘Silence Is Not An Option’ and Andrew Bernard author of ‘The Ladder’.

St Albans & Harpenden Review: Left to right: Keynotes Matt Pinkett, Honourable Stuart Lawrence, Andrew Bernard.Left to right: Keynotes Matt Pinkett, Honourable Stuart Lawrence, Andrew Bernard. (Image: Verulam School / Canva)

Verulam School's headteacher Miss Richardson stated: “Over the past year, we have been nurturing our relationships with colleagues in other IBSC (International Boys’ School Coalition) schools.

"Having the opportunity to work closely with some of the best boys’ schools, not just in the UK but also globally is incredibly unique and enriching for staff and students.

                                                                                            

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“We have already planned opportunities for our Head Boy, Deputy Head Boy and School Captain to visit St Paul's to work with their counterparts there.

St Albans & Harpenden Review: Left to right: IBSC Chairman Tom Batty, Theresa Mawdsley, Vanessa Beckley, Headmaster, Mark Sturgeon from Aylesbury Grammar (centre), Andrew Bernard and James Taylor.Left to right: IBSC Chairman Tom Batty, Theresa Mawdsley, Vanessa Beckley, Headmaster, Mark Sturgeon from Aylesbury Grammar (centre), Andrew Bernard and James Taylor. (Image: Verulam School)

"In addition, several of our staff in our Social Sciences faculty are already working with staff in Harrow School to share curriculum innovations and resources.

"We are also planning a number of projects for our students for the next academic year.

“The IBSC has also enabled us to connect with wonderful schools internationally.

"In February, as part of our annual Sixth Form trip to New York, I was privileged to visit another IBSC member, The Browning School whilst there and see forward thinking approaches to developing a positive sense of masculinity in action.”