Useful Links
LINKS FOR:
Schools Out Working towards equality in education for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans people No Outsiders Addressing sexualities equality in schools research Education for All Coalition led by Stonewall that aims to ensure that all young lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people can fulfil their potential, and that the UK's schools and education systems can deal appropriately with homophobia and homophobic bullying. Teachernet Homophobia and sexual orientation in schools 'Stand up for us' Part of the Healthy Schools initiative, guidance on dealing with homophobic bullying in schools Department for Children, Schools and Families EACH Educational Action Challenging Homophobia run a freephone helpline for reporting homophobic bullying. Return to Top SUPPORT FOR LGBT PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN Pink Parents The D'arcy Lainey Foundation Parentline Plus Run telephone support groups for lesbian and gay parents and a discussion forum for families dealing with homophobia. PACE London-based lesbian and gay counselling and mental health project. Free counselling, support and advice over the phone and face to face, to all family members, whatever their age and sexuality. This service is designed to help parents, and lesbians and gay men who are thinking of adopting or have adopted. Queer Youth – the UK Alliance of LGBT young people A young people-led organisation. Schools Out Can offer help to parents on issues relating to schools. Return to Top LINKS FOR CHILDREN OF LGBT Colage US-based group: Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere Rainbow Rumpus US-based internet magazine for kids with LGBT parents. Includes stories, reviews, music and video (a clip from ‘It’s Elementary’, a film addressing anti-gay prejudice), and a bulletin board. Return to Top LAW AND POLICY Women and Equality Unit (Has a good section on Lesbian and Gay Issues) Stonewall Give information about the legal position of lesbians and gay men as parents and otherwise. Rights of Women Schools Out Their website has much relevant information. Return to Top FOR TEACHERS National Union of Teachers Information and advice on supporting pupils who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender and on tackling homophobia within the school environment. Teachernet For employment rights. Chrysalis Offer a range of training and consultancy to help challenge homophobia in schools and build equal opportunities practice. Return to Top EVENTS Lesbian and Gay History Month Return to Top |