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DfES 2004: SRE Education (Schools’ Responsibilities)

This factsheet clarified for schools their responsibilities for addressing sex and sexuality within Sex and Relationships Education (SRE) following the repeal of ‘Section 28’. Although Section 28 did not apply to schools, it caused confusion over what could be taught about sexual orientation. In 2004 the factsheet reminded schools of what the Government’s Sex and […]

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Activity Ideas for Any Language

Brief ideas and suggestions for activities in MFL that use LGB experience as a topic to practice language skills in any modern foreign language. Originally listed as KS4, the activities would be appropriate for KS3 and KS5 also. These ideas were part of the Terrance Higgin’s Trust 2009 resource ‘Out in School’ which you can […]

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Ideas and Suggestions: Urban/Migration Geographies

Brief ideas and suggestions for Geography under these headings: Urban geographies: City Case studies Migration geographies: Rural/Urban migration Tourism These ‘further ideas’ in Geography were part of the Terrance Higgin’s Trust 2009 resource ‘Out in School’ which you can download here. Be aware that the pack came with a CD ROM containing PowerPoints to go […]

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Homophobia Posters

Poster available for order from https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/ “We have a range of materials which are for display in Scottish schools. 1) Posters 2) Postcard 3) Pocket sized cards for young people 4) Posters specifically for staff areas in schools  

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Out in Schools (THT Resource)

A 2009 resource which enables teachers to talk about sexual orientation across the Key Stage 4 curriculum. Much of the content is also applicable to KS3 and in some cases KS2.  The resource featured lessons in RE, PSHE, English and further ideas in English, Geography, MFL, Science and History / ICT. The original resource came with […]

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