Gender and LGBTQ+ learners – getting it right

If you are committed to making your school more inclusive in the long term, this course is a great starting point. The content and support resources will give you an idea of where you need to improve and the next steps to take. This course focuses on gender and LGBTQ+ issues – covering both of these protected characteristics at the same time is essential as conversations about harmful gender stereotypes can often naturally lead to conversations around sexuality or gender identity, and vice versa.

• Creating an environment where all pupils feel safe and included
• How OFSTED will assess RSE and Personal Development
• Pupil voice
• Parent and staff views
• Representing women and LGBTQ+ experiences in your school
• Using inclusive language and appropriate terminology
• Improving staff understanding of gender and LGBTQ+ issues
• Evidence needed to show that the school is meeting the needs LGBTQ+ learners
• The importance of discussing role-models when teaching
• Curriculum planning – getting it right for all subjects
• Going beyond the curriculum
• Strengthening school policies and procedures
• Supporting women and LGBTQ+ staff
• Developing inclusive recruitment practices

The course will also ensure that you are meeting statutory requirements:

• Keeping Children Safe in Education
• Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education
• Equality Act 2010