NEU Swansea has been running an LGBT+ Inclusion and Equality Campaign to support schools with their preparations for the RSE element of the new curriculum.
The campaign has provided free training opportunities to all education employees in Swansea and has also provided free resources to every LA school within the Swansea. Resources have also been provided to Gower College.
NEU Swansea has partnered with organisations including Educate and Celebrate and Pop ‘n’ Olly to deliver high quality CPD and supply resources to schools. If you would like further information or advice, please visit their websites. Both have free and paid membership options that provide a wealth of information and resources.
As part of the campaign, Swansea NEU will help comprehensive schools set up LGBT+ Pride Student Groups. If you would like to discuss this further, please email David.Tiltman@neu.org.uk .
The NEU also has produced resources for supporting LGBTQ+ staff and students. These are available by accessing the links below. We have also listed a number of external websites to support schools. Please note, the NEU is not responsible for the content on these websites.
The National Education Union has developed resources which will help you create an LGBT+ inclusive environment in your school/college, for both students and staff.
All NEU LGBT+ related advice and guidance is available on our website at
www.neu.org.uk/lgbt-equality, with web addresses and QR codes linking to specific resources below.
LGBT+ inclusion guidance
www.neu.org.uk/lgbt-equality#inclusion
The NEU LGBT+ inclusion guidance provides information for education staff, including NEU members, reps and officers; heads, senior heads, PHSE and safeguarding leads; school governors/trustees and councillors, local authorities and community leaders.
Trans educators toolkit
www.neu.org.uk/advice/trans-educators-toolkit
The NEU Trans Equality Toolkit provides information for education staff on transitioning in school/college.
Supporting trans and gender questioning
students
www.neu.org.uk/advice/supporting-trans-and-gender-questioning-students
This advice aims to help school and college staff support gender variant or questioning students in the educational environment.
External Resources and organisations that can support schools:
Local
National
Stonewall – Best Practice Toolkits
Sexual Health Information for RSE Programmes
Terrence Higgins Trust – Sexual Health Information
The NEU holds an Annual Conference for LGBT+ Educators. This is open to NEU members who identify as LGBT+. The conference provides a range of fantastic workshops as well as networking opportunities. There is also a Wales NEU LGBT+ Educators Network and a WhatsApp Group for discussing LGBT+ issues. If you would like further information, please contact Robert.Goddard@neu.org.uk.
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