New resource to reduce homophobic bullying in schools

A major survey of Britain's secondary schools has revealed that almost two thirds of lesbian and gay pupils have been victims of homophobic bullying.

Young people who experience homophobic bullying are more likely to leave school at 16, sometimes despite being keen to continue their studies.

In September 2007 the government released new guidance for teachers about how homophobic bullying can be addressed.

To help you implement this guidance Northamptonshire County Council has launched its Tackling Diversity and Sexuality resource - a practical resource pack for schools containing the steps schools need to take to reduce homophobic bullying.

Tackling Diversity and Sexuality has been developed with and sponsored by Northamptonshire Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Alliance, Anti-Bullying Alliance and Northamptonshire Healthy Schools Programme.

Who is this pack aimed at?

• Schools - Heads, Anti-Bullying Leads, PSHEE/Citizenship teachers, Healthy School Co-ordinators.
• Local Authorities - PSHEE/Citizenship Advisers, Anti-Bullying and Regional Healthy Schools Co-ordinators.
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender organisations and groups.
• Youth groups and organisations

Costs

The cost of the resource is £99 with 250 student leaflets, or £95 without the leaflets. Additional student leaflets cost 5p per copy. Post and Packaging included

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