Non-Normative Gender and Sexual Identities in Schools: - Schools Out

Examples of Policies:
(only bring in a few if necessary)
Homophobic Bullying. Safe to Learn: Embedding antibullying
work in schools (2007)
Gender Equality Duty and Schools (2007)
Five Year Strategy for Children and Learners (2006)
Equality Act Regulations (2006)
Education and Inspections Act (2006)
Every Child Matters (2003)
Employment equality (Sexual Orientation Act)
Bullying: Don’t Suffer in Silence (2002)
Sex and Relationship Education Guidance (2000)
*Section 28 abolished in 2003
Campaign: Education for All
Prompts: Do you think practices have changed much since
section 28 abolition? Do you think there is still a fear of
‘crossing lines’ by talking about LGBT issues in schools?
11.What training did you receive during your PGCE/teacher training
degree regarding issues around gender and sexuality?
Prompts: Do you feel this was sufficient? Did you anticipate
problems because of your lack of training?
12.Do you feel there is space within the curriculum and training and
resources to tackle and prevent homo/bi/transphobic bullying?
Prompts: why is it some schools make use of the resources and
some don’t? Presence of ‘out’ LGBT teachers a factor?
13.Do you feel the curriculum is inclusive of all genders and sexual
identities?