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Set Texts, LGB Authors, LGB Characters

Overview: Further ideas for themes in English involving Set Texts, LGB Authors and LGB Characters Key Stage:3/4 Country of origin: UK Misc:These ‘further ideas’ in English 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 […]

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Further Ideas in RE

Further ideas for learning involving RE and sexual orientation. Brief suggestions under these headings: Behaviour arising from religious and/or philosophical beliefs LGB religious people ‘But it says in the Bible…’ Whilst listed as for KS4, these ideas are also appropriate for KS3. These further ideas in RE were part of the Terrance Higgin’s Trust 2009 […]

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Safe Space Kit

Safe Space Kit: Guide to Being an Ally to LGBT Students

GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) Designed to help educators create a safe space for LGBT youth in schools, the NEW Safe Space Kit features the 42-page Guide to Being an Ally to LGBT Students. (more…)

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Show Racism the Red Card – Homophobia in Football

Show Racism the Red Card contacted Schools OUT and used them in a consultancy role to launch a survey, from which a new DVD and educational resource  pack relating to homophobia in football has now been produced. The pack costs £30 and is available here

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The Mystery of Edwin DroodGreat Lakes Theater Festival

KS5: Music – ‘The Trouser Role’

‘The trouser role’ or ‘Breeches role’ is a role in which an actress appears in male clothing (breeches being tight-fitting knee-length pants, the standard male garment in the classical era when breeches roles were introduced). In opera it can also refer to any male character that is sung and acted by a female singer. Most […]

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