Lesbian . Gay . Bisexual . Transgender

Youth . North West

Schools Resources

Education for all - Tackling homophobia in schools
A Report by Stonewall . Bullying causes permanent damage to young people and blights the schools and colleges where it takes place.
One of the most invisible forms is homophobic bullying. But it's not just a gay issue. Homophobia affects all pupils and students - lesbian, gay, bisexual and straight.
'Education for all' - pdf 92kb

Challenging Homophobic Bullying
Powerpoint Presentation

LGBT Teacher Training
Powerpoint Presentation

LGBT Picture Quiz
A fun picture quiz of famous people.
Pic Quiz - pdf 736kb

Stampout Homophobia Worksheet
A interactive workshop exercise - create a mural by drawing around your foot and writing in the foot space why we need to stamp out homophobia and messages of support. Make them as creative as you can, try some poetry, flex your creative skills or use images cut out of magazines - just have fun!!!

LGBT Stampout Worksheet - worksheet pdf 164kb

LGBT Situation Exercise - respect sexual diversity
A short interactive workshop exercise
LGBT Worksheet - pdf 40kb

Straight Questionnaire
Most LGBT people are put, all too frequently, into situations where they have to defend their sexuality. This places a considerable burden on people who resent feeling they need to justify or explain their sexual orientation. To help non-gay people understand how it feels to be placed in such a situation, A.K.Maylon devised a questionnaire, which is based on "heterophobic" premises, rather than homophobic premises.
The Straight Questionnaire - pdf 48kb

Stand Up For Us - Challenge Homophobia
A DFES & DOH Report which aims to help schools challenge and respond to homophobia in the context of developing an inclusive, safer and more successful school environment for all.
Stand up for us - pdf 1016kb

Gender and Sexual Identity In British Schools, Research into schools, Amy MacMillan

Homophobia, Sexual Orientation and
Schools: a Review and Implications for Action
A research report which considers how preventing homophobia and supporting sexuality-related diversity and inclusion might best be
integrated into the day-to-day life of schools. Commissioned by DfES - produced by
the Thomas Coram Research Unit, Institute of Education & University of London

Homophobia, Sexual Orientation & Schools - 864kb

LGBT Fact Sheet
How many gay people are there?
Factsheet - 100kb

Gay History Flag
A colourful poster that chronicles the major events in gay history from 1290 to 2005.
Gay History Flag - 76kb

Clear Night Sky
A report into the need for Connexions national policy and target setting tomeet the needs of young gay, lesbian and bisexual young people.By John Proctor
Clear Night Sky -232kb

Pink Box
The Pink Box Project - download the manual

Coming Out Guide
Our Guide to Coming Out - download the guide

Coming In
A support booklet for young people who think they may be lesbian,gay,bisexual or unsure of their sexuality.
Written by the people of Allsorts Youth Project
Coming In - 1.8mb

Information and Guidance on Engaging Young Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual People
Guidance that aims to provide all those working in Connexions with information and guidance on many of the issues facing young lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people
Engaging with Gay Youth - 160kb

Sexual Diversity Worksheet
An activity worksheet that examines aspects of healthy sexuality, sexual wellness, and responsible sexual behaviour and a range of behaviours and choices regarding sexual expression.
Respecting Sexual Diversity Worksheet - 280kb

Tackling Homophobia Creating Safer Spaces
In schools, many lesbian, gay, bisexual students, teachers, governors and workers keep their sexuality hidden to guard against possible
discrimination, harassment and bullying from pupils or staff. This silence renders them less than effective. Is this true in your school?
© www.schools-out.org.uk
Tackling Homophobia - 3.9mb

Them & Us Schools Anti-Homophobia Pack
A guide to anti-homophobia policies & practice in secondary schools produced by The Metro Centre and Big Fish Theatre Company
Them & Us- 136kb

Tackling Homophobic Bullying
A guide produced by the NASUWT tackling homophobic bullying - policy, advice & support
Tackling Homophobic Bullying - 56kb

Legislation and guidelines
The comes from a variety of legislation (or laws), government guidance or research. Ones which are used the most are summarized and presented in alphabetical order.

School Matters - Gay Teachers Film www.teachers.tv/video/26760
This programme follows the lives of five inspirational gay teachers to find out how they cope with school.

There are estimated to be more than 25,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender teachers in the UK. Research shows that 99 per cent of teachers are too scared to come out, as four out of five have experienced homophobic abuse at work.
One teacher tells of his experiences dealing with a head teacher he felt was homophobic, whilst another teacher struggles to come out to his class.
Is it true that there's an endemic culture of homophobia in schools or are schools supporting their staff?
Published: 6 May 2008

Associated Teachers TV programmes and evidence

School Matters - Gay Teachers

1. Title: Silenced Sexualities in Schools and Universities
Author: Debbie Epstein, Sarah O'Flynn and David Telford
Publisher, Year: Trentham Books Ltd, 2003
ISBN: 185856249X

2. Title: Challenging Lesbian and Gay Inequalities in Education
Author: Debbie Epstein (editor)
Publisher, Year: Open University Press, 1994
ISBN: 0335191304

3. Title: Playing It Straight (Changing Images of Early Childhood)
Author: Mindy Blaise
Publisher, Year: Routledge, 2005
ISBN: 0415951143

4. Title: Schooling Sexualities
Author: Debbie Epstein and Richard Johnson
Publisher, Year: Open University Press, 1998
ISBN: 0335195369

Out in School
Teaching pack (download here) providing teachers with ideas on how to talk about sexual orientation and challenge homophobia in school's. This pack has been written by teachers for teachers

This FREE pack contains ideas that can be used across the curriculum including
- Assembly
- Geography
- Modern Languages
- Religious Education
- PSHE
- English
- Drama
As well as a guide to current legislation and guidance in this area of work.

Experience of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans staff and students in higher education: research report 2009

Download via: www.ecu.ac.uk/publications/lgbt-staff-and-students-in-he

“Based on a survey of 4205 staff and students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland the research led by Professor Gill Valentine at the University of Leeds found that institutions provide a positive space for LGBT students. However there are still high levels of homophobia and discrimination on campus, a factor that contributes to 20% of LGB and 28.5% of trans students suspending their studies. 33.8% of LGB staff and 41% of trans staff who took part in the research have experienced discrimination and abuse from colleagues.”

The report shows unequivocally that while higher education institutions provide a very positive space for many LGBT students, there is a real need for the sector to engage with this equality area and review how it provides support for, and addresses discrimination against, LGBT staff and students.

Commissioned by ECU, this unique research was carried out by Professor Gill Valentine and Dr Nichola Wood from the University of Leeds, and Professor Paul Plummer from the University of Calgary.

The report includes sections on:

* LGBT students' experiences of higher education
* LGBT staff experiences of higher education
* Teaching, learning and the curriculum
* Monitoring for sexual orientation and trans identity
* Representation, consultation, communication and training
* Sexual orientation and faith
* Making complaints
* Implications for HEIs

Download the press release and report