Stonewall Education for All Conference 2013

Britain’s leading conference on preventing and tackling homophobic bullying and celebrating difference in education.

Download our Education for All Conference flyer here

The School Report 2012 found that homophobic bullying remains widespread in Britain’s schools. This bullying has a widespread impact on young people’s attainment at school, their happiness and health.

Local authorities, primary and secondary schools and colleges have a crucial rule to play in tackling this bullying and creating a learning environment where all young people can fulfil their potential. This one-day conference will give you all the tools you need to equip you and your staff to tackle homophobia and celebrate difference.

Attend the conference to:

• Learn how to meet new Ofsted requirements to combat homophobic bullying
• See how primary schools are getting parents on board in their work to build an inclusive curriculum
• Hear from secondary schools that have taken the lead in tackling homophobic language
• Find out how to improve young people’s happiness, attainment and health through student led initiatives
• Enhance the student experience in further and higher education
• Listen to high profile speakers including senior politicians and key agencies
• Discuss ways to support gay members of teaching staff

You’ll also gain access to:

• Networking opportunities with over 300 education professionals
• The latest innovations and best practice through our panel discussions and interactive breakout sessions
• Stonewall’s latest research, teaching materials and education guides 
• Insights into the approaches taken by primary and secondary schools, colleges, universities and local authorities
• Shared ideas, experiences and practical solutions

Please view our cancellation policy 

New For 2013 - Youth Conference

Any booking of 2 or more places entitles you to bring up to three young people* to our brand new youth stream at the conference, free of charge. This part of the conference is designed for and run by young people and will feature:

• An introduction to Stonewall’s research on homophobic bullying
• A chance to hear from young gay role models in the world of TV, radio, business and film
• Student led workshops including: tackling homophobic language; challenging stereotypes and gay rights around the world

*Young people must be in or joining KS4 or KS5 in 2013

Friday 5 July 2013
Barbican Centre
London EC2Y