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posted by Alita Spink, Schools and Learning Support Officer, Schools and Learning<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>LGBT Education Network Newsletter:<\/strong> November 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

I hope everyone is enjoying the year and we’re all set for Christmas which is just over the horizon!<\/p>\n

In this newsletter we have links to our three exciting new guidance documents. They are designed to help make LGBT inclusion easier and give you confidence in the best way forward when including LGBT identities in your school, or supporting LGBT young people.<\/p>\n

We also have resources for World AIDS Day, which were created in partnership with HIV Scotland, an invite for LGBT teachers to a meet up in Glasgow early next year and information about Purple Friday!<\/p>\n

As you can see, we’ve been pretty busy over here and we know that schools across Scotland have been working hard on improving LGBT inclusion – we’d love to hear what you’ve been up to.<\/p>\n

As ever all feedback, questions and thoughts can be sent to info@lgbtyouth.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Supporting Transgender Young People in Education<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the start of this month we launched the ‘Supporting Transgender Young People in Education’ guidance.<\/p>\n

Developed in partnership with the Scottish Trans Alliance, this resource aims to help primary and secondary education staff support transgender children and young people and is informed by the experiences of young people and teachers.<\/p>\n

It addresses the most common concerns from schools and teachers when supporting transgender young people as well as offering proactive advice and guidance on how to ensure schools are inclusive environments for all learners.<\/p>\n

It is a general guide to supporting transgender young people and is not exhaustive. If a teacher needs more information or support for a young person, they can speak to the school management team, the local authority or other agencies or\u00a0contact LGBT Youth Scotland<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Addressing Inclusion:<\/strong> Effectively Challenging Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia<\/strong><\/p>\n

This resource provides information and guidance to school staff on addressing homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying in Scottish schools and has been written to complement Respect for All: The National Approach to Anti-Bullying for Scotland’s Children and Young People.<\/p>\n

It is designed to assist both primary and secondary school staff in recognising and responding to incidents of homophobia, biphobia and transphobia in their schools. While there is good practice happening across Scotland and some schools have made great strides in addressing these behaviours, this is not yet consistent across Scotland; research shows that 69% of lesbian, gay and bisexual learners and 77% of transgender learners report experiencing bullying.<\/p>\n

For further information and support, contact LGBT Youth Scotland or\u00a0respectme<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"World AIDS Day 2017<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Ahead of World AIDS Day on the 1st December, LGBT Youth Scotland are proud to release these resources to help schools and teachers share vital information with their learners. They have been created in collaboration with HIV Scotland and feature statistics, campaigns, resources and personal stories about life in Scotland for those living with HIV.\u00a0 World AIDS Day takes place on the 1st December each year. It\u2019s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day. Why is this needed?<\/p>\n