06/10/2026

10.30 Centre for Policy Research on Men and Boys

Birmingham ICC : Sir David Amess Theatre

What's happening to young men and boys' education?

Mims Davies MP (Conservative Party , Shadow Secretary of State for Wales & Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities (Invited))
Lord Michael Farmer (House of Lords, Life Peer)
Matthew Barber (Conservative Party, Police and Crimes Commissioner for Thames Valley)
Peter Hyman (Boys' Education Commission, Chair)
Chaired by Mark Brooks OBE (Centre for Policy Research on Men and Boys, Director of Policy)

From boys’ lack of attainment to high numbers of young male NEETs; high school exclusions to concerns about boys’ engagement; these are just some issues facing young men and boys. This panel discussion with Conservative parliamentarians and experts will explore the policies needed to address these challenges, including the UK's first ever Boys' Education Commission.