Written by the Young People of Transformers, Allsorts’ Trans Youth Group, with support from staff. This resource has been created in collaboration with the young people at Allsorts’ Transformers Group. We thank everyone involved for their contributions and hard work. https://www.allsortsyouth.org.uk/ youth@allsortsyouth.org.uk https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5888a640d61795123f8192db/60b740aed7f57801c670d4c2_Top%20Tips%20for%20Working%20with%20Trans%20Young%20People.pdf
Research commentary: teaching about sex, sexual orientation and gender reassignment
Chris Jones, Ofsted’s Director, Corporate Strategy, discusses research on teaching about the protected characteristics of sex, sexual orientation and gender reassignment in England’s schools. The Equality Act 2010 was the culmination of a decade-long uplift in equality legislation. The uplift began in 2001 with changes to race discrimination law following the recommendations of the Macpherson report. It continued through into disability discrimination law in 2006 and gender discrimination in 2007. The 2010 Act consolidated these and also brought in other …
Why LGBTQIA+ representation matters in the Early Years
By Aaron Bradbury and Gary Coffey (from familiy.co) LGBTQIA+ Early Years Awareness Week is in it’s very first year, an idea Aaron Bradbury first had during the first lockdown in March 2020. To help raise awareness, he and Gary Coffey have written about why we need to stop being afraid of having conversations about LGBTQIA+ representation in the resources, forms, and language we use in Early Years You’ll get questions to ask families who identify as LGBTQIA+, ways you can …
Proud London – new youth group
Proud London is a weekly LGBTQ+ youth group and safe space for 16-25 year olds who live in London whether out or not.
Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights Scotland – 2013 Black History Month
The 2013 Black History Month events programme is out now! Talks, tours, trips, films and more throughout October
The faces of LGBT HM 2014 – Ethel Smyth
Valarie Morris, composer and founder of Sandscape Publications has published online a biography of Dame Ethel Smyth, one of the four ‘faces’ of LGBT History Month 2014. The site is a valuable resource for teachers considering celebrating HM next February, and are looking for ideas.
Straight Talking
“Straight Talking” is a performance that addresses attitudes towards LGB (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual) issues. This piece has been endorsed by Elly Barnes, LGBT Schools Advisor for Birmingham City Council and Number One on The Independent’s 2011 “Pink List”
LGBT Youth NW Best Practice Guide
Practitioners from all over the UK who deliver LGBT Awareness and Education in schools got together in Lancaster Library last November to share their experience and knowledge.
Rights Against INtolerance: Building an Open-minded World (RAINBOW) project.
These films and the accompanying lessons challenge homophobia and transphobia by challenging the stereotypes that lead to prejudice and discrimination. The project was developed in the Basque Country, the UK, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Italy and Bulgaria.