Minister Nick Gibb provided an update on the Government’s anti-HBT bullying projects, and two written questions were answered regarding relationships and sex education.
Nick Gibb announces anti-HBT bullying projects in schools
Nick Gibb, minister for School Standards and Equalities, gave an update on the Government initiative to tackle homophobic, biphobic and transphobic (HBT) bullying this week. The Government Equalities Office (GEO)-led project aims to ensure that all children are free from being bullied for their gender identity or sexual orientation. Primary and secondary schools across the country will partner up with organisations such as Stonewall, Barnardo’s , the National Children’s Bureau, the LGBT Consortium, the Proud Trust and Metro to educate young people to accept each other’s individuality.
The PSHE Association has been contracted by the GEO to quality assure materials produced by the six participating grantee organisations/consortia. These materials include PSHE education teaching resources, training, school policy guidance and more. You can read more about this aspect of the project here on the PSHE Association site.
Nick Gibb said: “Bullying at school is cruel, particularly at a time when LGBT pupils are coming to terms with their sexuality or gender. I am determined that we stamp out the use of the word ‘gay’ as a pejorative term and prevent bullying of all kinds so pupils feel safe and able to achieve their full potential.”
“I’m delighted that so many schools across the country will be participating in this programme. By creating a culture of acceptance and respect in our classrooms we can support young people as they discover who they are.”
Written parliamentary questions