Addressing LGBTQ+ Bullying in Schools: Stonewall's Strategies
Rates of homophobic, biphobic, and transphobic bullying in schools remain concerning, with high percentages of LGBTQ+ students facing discrimination. Stonewall's policy manager, Josh Bradlow, highlights the need for proactive measures to combat this issue. The organization's work focuses on advocating for inclusive policies, teacher training, curriculum changes, and fostering a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ students. Despite improvements in awareness, challenges persist in addressing bullying effectively. Stonewall's School Champions program equips educators with resources and support to create safer spaces for LGBTQ+ youth in schools.
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Tackling homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying in our schools Josh Bradlow Policy Manager Stonewall
Rates of homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying Nearly half of LGBT pupils in secondary school (45 per cent) have been bullied for being LGBT This rises to two in three trans pupils (64 per cent) This is an overall decrease from 55 per cent of lesbian, gay and bi pupils who had been bullied in 2012, and 65 per cent of lesbian, gay and bi pupils who had been bullied in 2007 School Report (2017), Stonewall & University of Cambridge
Rates of homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying At primary school, nearly half of teachers (45 per cent) have witnessed homophobic bullying in their schools Teachers Report (2014), Stonewall & YouGov I have been bullied since Year 2 for being gay. People called me names like gay and faggot before I even knew what they really meant. Kieran, 18, private sixth form college (East of England)
Responses to homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying Fewer than a third of bullied LGBT pupils (29 per cent) say that teachers intervene when they are present during the bullying. Seven in ten LGBT pupils (68 per cent) report that their schools say homophobic and biphobic bullying is wrong. This falls to 41 per cent of pupils whose schools say transphobic bullying is wrong School Report (2017), Stonewall & University of Cambridge
Stonewalls work with schools Key principles: 1) Whole school approach policies, teacher training, curriculum inclusion, pastoral support driven by senior leadership 2) Tackle the problem at its root start from a young age with Different Families, Same Love work 3) Pupil voice engaging pupils in this work
Stonewalls work with schools School Champions programme Work with over 1,300 primary and secondary schools across Britain Annual membership granted after one or more teachers has attended our Train the Trainer programme Access to resources, bespoke support, best practice, accreditation through awards, School Role model visits Subsidised tickets to our annual Children and Young People Conference
Government-funded work Government Equalities Office Anti-Homophobic, Biphobic and Transphobic Bullying Projects 2018-19: Worked with 500+ faith schools to support them to tackle homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying 2019-20: Working with 100 primary schools where more than 14 per cent of pupils receive free school meals
Relationships and Sex Education Key priorities: Our work 1. Equipping schools with resources to deliver LGBT-inclusive teaching and effectively engage with parents 2. Supporting other organisations in sector to ensure their resources and training is LGBT-inclusive Lobbying 1. Lobbying Government to invest sufficiently in funding and training for teachers to help them deliver high-quality, LGBT-inclusive teaching, and engage with parents
