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LGBT Inclusive Education Parentzone Draft\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

Page location: <\/span>Curriculum in Scotland | Parentzone Scotland | Education Scotland<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"What is LGBT Inclusive Education?\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

LGBT inclusive education benefits everyone by creating a safe and supportive environment for all learners, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender. This approach integrates LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) people and history into Scotland\u2019s curriculum, addressing past exclusion and underrepresentation. It helps learners see LGBT people as equal members of society and ensures LGBT young people feel included in their education.<\/p>\n

It also equips schools to tackle prejudice and bullying faced by LGBT students, those perceived to be LGBT, or those with LGBT family members. Homophobia in particular remains a common form of prejudice experienced by children and young people at school.<\/p>\n

By raising awareness and fostering respect for the diversity within Scotland\u2019s communities, it encourages young people to view everyone as equal. Promoting respect for differences helps build empathy and prevent bullying. This approach aligns with how educators address other forms of inclusion, such as race, disability, gender, and religion.<\/p>\n

LGBT inclusive education is suitable for the age and stage of children and is part of everyday teaching. What is taught at primary school is different to secondary. How this looks in practice will be decided by the school, examples might include:<\/p>\n

LGBT inclusive education links closely to children\u2019s rights in Scotland<\/a>,<\/strong> including freedom from discrimination, the right to education, and the right to be heard. LGBT inclusive education and the United Nation\u2019s Conventions on the Rights of the Child<\/a> work hand in hand to promote equality, safety, and inclusion, ensuring children\u2019s rights are protected and respected. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n