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Schools should be secure and happy environments where all young people can focus on their education but homophobic bullying is endemic in Britain's schools and affects young people's attendance and attainment.
Do you know a school which needs support in tackling homophobic bullying and celebrating difference? Find out about Stonewall's School Champions programme.
Homophobic bullying
Stonewall's 2007 research The School Report found that almost two thirds of lesbian, gay and bisexual young people experience homophobic bullying in Britain's schools and The Teachers' Report showed that homophobic bullying is the most frequent form of bullying after bullying because of weight. Read more
Lesbian, gay and bisexual issues in the curriculum
The most effective way to prevent homophobic bullying and to ensure lesbian, gay and bisexual young feel included and have the information they need to stay safe, is making the curriculum inclusive of lesbian, gay and bisexual issues. Read more
Supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual young people
Lesbian, gay and bisexual young people have the same needs as all other young people - they want to feel safe and included. All professionals working with young people should want to ensure that lesbian, gay and bisexual young people are able to fulfil their potential but some are unsure about how to do that. Read more
Information for Governors
School Governors have an important role in making sure the school complies with legislation and meets its duties under the Equality Act 2010 and public sector Equality Duty. With the new Ofsted Inspection Framework in place since January 2012, there is even more reason to be proactive when it comes to tackling homophobic bullying. Read more
Resources
From Some People Are Gay. Get Over It! posters, stickers and postcards to the award winning film and teaching resource FIT, Stonewall has produced a series of ground-breaking resources. Read more
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