Schoolboys aged just 11 will be sent on “anti-misogyny training courses” as part of a new Labour scheme to “protect women and girls”.
Secondary school pupils in England displaying “worrying behaviour” could be enrolled in the programmes in a pilot scheme which may even be expanded to include primary schools down the line.
The courses would be led by teachers or external contractors alongside normal lessons.
Girls would also be eligible if they display “harmful” behaviour – but Labour’s focus is on boys.
Ministers are to unveil the initiative on Thursday as part of a broader strategy aimed at cutting violence against women and girls by half within ten years.
All secondary schools will be required to deliver lessons on healthy relationships.
Teachers will receive specialist training to discuss topics including consent with their students.
A new helpline will offer support to teenagers worried about their own behaviour in relationships.
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