Tag Archives: Schools
Jeremy Corbyn pledges to put gay history in the school curriculum
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has pledged to put LGBT history on the school curriculum and protect gay bars from property developers, as he launches his LGBT manifesto. Mr Corbyn is re-running for the party leadership amid a challenge from MP … Continue reading
Curriculum Subject Area Identities for Teaching Resources
These posters were produced by Kit Heyam of York LGBT History Month in response to requests from schools in York for resources to help make LGBT history visible in the curriculum. Continue reading
Half of teachers ‘didn’t read’ government guidance on LGBT-inclusive education
(from Pink News) A report from the Time for Inclusive Education campaign has exposed the devastating impact of homophobic bullying. As pressure mounts for LGBT issues to be taught in all Scottish schools. the TIE campaign this week launched a report highlighting high rates … Continue reading
Transgender Guidance for Wrexham Schools 2015
The ‘Wrexham Schools Transgender Guidance’ was released last year as part of the local trans youth support project. It is based on and uses parts of the Brighton and Hove/allsorts youth project guidance. It has been altered to make a better fit for wales with the input of various North Wales LGBT organisations including Wipe Out Transphobia and Viva LGBT youth. This document was recommended by the Welsh Government to be taken up by schools across Wales in their recent ‘Transgender Action Plan’. Continue reading
Positive role models at school could help end homophobic bullying
Consider this: 44pc of gay, lesbian and bisexual young people in the UK have thought about killing themselves. Continue reading
Kent LGBTQ Youth Report 2015
This report outlines some of the experiences of a sample of young people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and those questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity (LGBTQ) attending the LGBTQ youth hubs in Kent between August 2013 and December 2014 – as reported by young people themselves. Continue reading
Promoting Diversity and Challenging Homophobia in Primary Schools
A teaching programme for all primary year groups using a selection of recommended children’s books (full list in Appendix A), to promote diversity and challenge homophobia. Continue reading
ESOL & LGBT TEACHING RESOURCES AND MATERIALS
The paucity of LGBT teaching resources and materials for adults in Further Education, especially for ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) could hinder the development of a more inclusive curriculum offer.
This blog offers some ready made , easy to download lesson plans and teaching resources along with links to useful organisations and research. Continue reading
