Celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion – Good practice in supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) learners in schools and colleges
Thematic Report
Recommendations
Schools and colleges should:
- R1 Review their curriculum and individual course content to consider how well the teaching of diversity and inclusion, including LGBT issues, is integrated into learning experiences
- R2 Ensure that instances of homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying are recorded and that trends are identified and acted upon
- R3 Ensure that all staff engage in regular training in addressing discrimination and promoting diversity, including issues around LGBT people
Local authorities and consortia should:
- R4 Work with external partners to deliver relevant professional learning opportunities for staff in schools across primary and secondary sectors
- R5 Work with primary and secondary schools to ensure progression in relationships and sexuality education between sectors