Guidance
- DCSF Guidance - Anti-Homophobic Bullying
- 'Preventing and responding to homophobic bullying in schools' from the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) was written by Stonewall following a commission from the DCSF. It provides school governors, heads, teachers and other staff with information about how to prevent and respond to homophobic bullying.
- See also the guidance for schools on the
Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) which includes useful information on the implications for schools and guidance on how to ensure compatibility with religious freedoms
Other DCSF Safe to Learn guidance on embedding anti-bullying work in schools:
- Overview of the DCSF Safe to Learn guidance
- Racist bullying
- Cyberbullying
- Bullying involving SEN and disability
- Bullying in the community
- Bullying in further education settings - Homophobic Bullying
Anyone perceived as different can experience homophobic bullying. If you are a young person, a teacher, a youth worker or a parent and you want to find out more about homophobic bullying, click on the link above. - Resources and Information
Stonewall's website offers information on many different topics ranging from what's in your area and to our Youth Volunteering Programme. You can also find links to other relevant organisations or just call our free info line 08000 50 20 20.
To order our resources, including posters, postcards and stickers from the "Some people are gay. Get over it!" range, click here. - Schools and Youth Groups
Stonewall works with schools to combat homophobic bullying and provides best practice examples as well as further resources. Find out how you can work with our Youth Volunteering Programme here. - Local Authorities
Stonewall's Education Champions programme provides bespoke support and guidance to local authorities in tackling homophobia and homophobic bullying in their local schools.
