The Hannah & Lucy Show: Educating Girls (Part 2)

Uniforms, PE & Pressure to PerformIn this follow-up to last week's conversation on girls in education, Hannah and Lucy dive even deeper—this time into school uniforms, PE kits, and the lived reality of being a teenage girl in today’s classrooms. From rolled-up skirts and see-through shirts to the impossible expectations girls face about appearance, sexuality and “appropriate” behaviour, this episode unpacks the hidden curriculum stitched into every hemline.We ask:– Why are girls still wearing uniforms that haven’t evolved in decades?– Who decided white shirts were practical?– Why are tights so bloody awful?– And how does society’s sexualisation of the schoolgirl image distort our understanding of modesty, professionalism, and identity?The conversation also branches into wider issues around:– Girls’ participation (or lack thereof) in sport and PE– The connection between school dress codes and body image, anxiety and shame– Why period-friendly, practical, and unsexualised clothing shouldn’t be revolutionary– How comfort and dignity might actually support academic achievement👟 Trainers, tights, trousers, and the tyranny of ballet flats.🩳 Short shorts in PE.🎒 The mental load of trying to learn while being objectified.It’s all here, and it’s time we talked about it properly.Whether you’re a teacher, school leader, parent, policymaker or former student still carrying the trauma of saggy tights and scratchy shirts, there’s something in this for you.🎧 Missed Part 1?Catch up on our initial deep-dive into girls' experiences in education and the subtle systems that shape them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hendSkFd7AA&t=35s📣 Got thoughts?Leave a comment. Share your stories. What’s changed since your school days—and what hasn’t?📌 Subscribe to The Hannah & Lucy Show for more deeply thoughtful, and often hilarious explorations of real issues in education.New episodes weekly across all platforms.#TheHannahAndLucyShow #GirlsInEducation #EducationMattersFollow us, we're worth it:🔗 Website🔗 Spotify🔗 Instagram🔗 Bluesky🔗 X (Twitter)#leadership #education #teacher #school #schoollife #inspiration #support #podcast #video #GirlsInEducation #SchoolUniformDebate #SchoolUniformsUK #PEKitIssues #TeenageGirlsEducation #GenderEquityInSchools #StudentWellbeing #SchoolDressCode #UKEducationPodcast #TeacherPodcastUK #InclusiveSchoolPolicy #EducationAndGender #BodyImageInSchools #PeriodPovertyEducation #SchoolPEGenderGap #UKSchoolsReform #TeacherTrainingPodcast #PastoralCareInSchools