At the annual conference for the National Union of Teachers
in Harrogate, they approved that students should be taught a positive representation
of same sex relationships in school sex education. Creating a more positive environment
for LBGT and an understanding about sexuality and gender that is fit for the 21st
century. By discussing the ideas of sexuality and gender, it will make it
easier for students and teachers that identify as LGBT to work and attend
school without fear. Despite recent strides in the legal status of same-sex
marriages, many schools still remain a hostile place for LGBT teachers and
students. It will be now be included in teachers training courses on how to
deal with homophobic and transphobic incidents, along with LGBT equality and
rights. In secondary schools in England, sex and relationship education is
mandatory, but it is not required in primary schools, academies, or free
schools. The NUT’s general secretary
states that they need to make an education policy that all school’s education
policies include a positive representation of same sex relationships. A
spokesperson from the Church of England stated that they had not looked over
the proposal in full detail, but they introduced anti-homophobic bulling
guidelines in all of their schools. The improvement in school funding will help
make these policies go through.
This is exciting news for the LGBT community in England.
Teaching about all aspects of gender and sexuality will make school environments
a friendly place for LGBT people. It
will teach children not discriminate against LGBT people, but also give hope
and assurance to children that are fearful of coming out.
Ashley Casmirri
4/10/15
7:12 PM
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