LGBTI issues in schools


Teachers have reported serious concerns about the reality of school-level commitment to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) equality at a conference organised by the NASUWT teachers’ union.


Up to 86% of teachers at the LGBT Teachers’ Consultation Conference said they do not think the government is doing enough to communicate the importance of LGBTI equality to schools and colleges. Only 7% of LGBTI teachers say their school or college provides training to staff to identify and deal with incidents of homophobia, biphobia and transphobia.


To support schools in ensuring they are inclusive spaces for all staff and pupils, the NASUWT has launched new guidance on trans-awareness.


Equality for Trans Teachers is aimed at schools, colleges and employers and sets out the legal responsibilities on employers and also provides advice and guidance on the steps schools should take to support people transitioning in the workplace.


www.nasuwt.org.uk/MemberSupport/Equalities/LGBTMembers/index.htm