Beyond the Scale for Schools
They're already learning to judge their bodies.
Beyond the Scale delivers age-appropriate school workshops and assemblies that challenge weight stigma, body bullying and harmful social messages — while building kindness, confidence and respect.
What we bring
into schools
We create space for honest, age-appropriate conversations about body image, weight stigma, body-based bullying, social media pressure, respectful language, eating-disorder awareness and help-seeking.
Our sessions are designed to complement a school's existing PSHE/RSHE provision — not overwhelm it — while giving students a message they are often not hearing anywhere else: their body is not a character flaw.
Sessions for every stage
Age-adapted by
year group
Years 5–6
Building kindness, body respect, understanding differences, teasing, early online pressure and asking for help.
Years 7–8
Puberty, appearance pressure, social media, body stereotypes, bullying and recognising harmful comments.
Years 9–10
Diet culture, weight stigma, eating-disorder awareness, misinformation online, self-worth and supporting friends.
Years 11–12
Discrimination, myths and misinformation, algorithms, cultural pressure, critical thinking and becoming part of the change.
All sessions are fully age-appropriate and can be adapted to your school's needs.
Why schools
book us
Age-adapted
Content changes in depth, examples and language for each age group rather than using one generic talk for everyone.
PSHE-supportive
Designed to complement existing PSHE/RSHE provision around mental wellbeing, respectful relationships, online influence and help-seeking.
Preventative, not clinical
Non-stigmatising and responsible in approach. We educate, empower and signpost — we do not diagnose or treat.
School packages
Flexible options
for schools
Half day — £280
- Two age-group sessions
- Printable pupil worksheets & activities
- Teacher follow-up resource
- Digital Beyond the Scale poster pack
- Support & signposting sheet
Full day — £500
- Four to five age-group sessions and/or assembly
- Age-adapted content throughout the day
- Printable pupil worksheets & activities
- Teacher follow-up resource
- Digital Beyond the Scale poster pack
Additional travel costs may apply depending on distance and will always be agreed in advance.
Curriculum fit
Built to support
PSHE/RSHE
Our sessions are designed to complement your existing PSHE/RSHE provision, particularly around:
- ✓ Mental wellbeing
- ✓ Body image & self-esteem
- ✓ Respectful relationships
- ✓ Physical health
- ✓ Online influence & media literacy
- ✓ Help-seeking & support
See full curriculum mapping, learning outcomes and session details in the downloadable school information pack.
Download school info packResponsible
delivery
Beyond the Scale sessions are designed to be safe, thoughtful and age-appropriate. We do not focus on calorie counts, body weights or harmful comparison.
We approach eating-disorder awareness carefully and non-sensationally, with an emphasis on respect, prevention, compassion and knowing where to seek further support.
Bookings