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Stonewall's Education for All programme works with young people, teachers & the government to tackle the serious issue of homophobic bullying in schools. Our activities range from producing guidance for teachers to holding inspiring events for young gay people to boost confidence & give life skills.
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Situation
Stonewall research shows that almost two thirds of young lesbian, gay & bisexual pupils experience homophobic bullying at school. This is the most frequent form of bullying after bullying because of weight. The fear & trauma caused by bulling can leave young gay people extremely vulnerable and far less likely to achieve their potential both at school and beyond. 9 out of 10 teachers say they have a duty to respond to homophobic bullying but also that they haven't received specific training.
Solution
Stonewall's Education for All project works with Local Authorities, schools, teachers and young people across Britain to tackle homophobic bullying. We have already mailed anti-bullying resource packs to 8,000 schools and received excellent feedback as a result. The packs are a hugely valuable resource to teachers and pupils, who tell us that where homophobic bullying is actively addressed, pupils are 60% less likely to be bullied.