Peter Bradley, former teacher and member of The Gay Teachers Group (forerunner of Schools OUT UK) speaks candidly about growing up as gay, coming out and the consequences of being outed. Together with Peter Cookson, Liam Mason and Gilston this lesson gives a great cross-generational view of living as ‘OUT’ LGB and T people. This […]
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PHSE: Careers – join the crew or rock the boat?
This lesson can be used at both KS3 and KS4 levels. Tony Fenwick, CEO of Schools OUT UK talks about the difficulties of being out at work. This is a great example of a lesson that can be used to talk about any of the protected characteristics, using the starting point of being LGB or […]
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 […]
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…)
Marriage Equality: Different Strategies for Attaining Equal Rights
Lesson Title: Marriage Equality: Different Strategies for Attaining Equal Rights Age: KS4/5 Subject: History, Citizenship Overview: This lesson focuses on the different means that the Constitution provides for people to bring about change. While each of the methods the lesson presents worked in the Civil Rights movement, all three are currently being challenged in the […]
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