Resources and sources of information to help schools address homophobic bullying

Preventing and responding to homophobic bullying in schools
This guidance from DCSF is part of the Safe to Learn suite of guidance for schools on addressing bullying

Out in School
Free teaching pack from the  Terrence Higgins Trust, providing teachers with ideas on how to talk about sexual orientation and challenge homophobia in schools. The pack can be downloaded or contact Phillip Wragg to order a free copy or ask any questions

EACH – Educational Action Challenging Homophobia
EACH is the award-winning charity for adults and young people affected by homophobia. It provides a freephone Actionline across England and Wales for young people affected by homophobic bullying. EACH delivers training on a variety of sexual orientation issues to a wide range of organisations and co-wrote the “Safe to Learn: Homophobic Bullying” guidance for the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

Schools Out
Dedicated to fighting homophobia, transphobia and heterosexism in education. Website features a teaching pack and a student toolkit

LGBT History Month
Provides an opportunity for schools to teach and learn more about the histories of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Britain and Northern Ireland

Sticks and Stones
Project from the Rural Media Company which aims to raise awareness of homophobic bullying in rural areas. With the support of EACH, the project set up an online forum which recorded the experiences of young LGBT people, who were then involved in creating a dark and shocking 10 minute film, called 'Bleeding Poof', which conveys the harm caused by homophobic bullying. Copies of the film can be obtained from the Rural Media Company - call 01432 344039 or enquire by email. 

Education for All
Campaign by Stonewall to challenge homophobic bullying in schools. Website includes research, resources and case studies

Guidance on Combating Transphobic Bullying in Schools
Schools are bound by a general duty to protect all their transgender pupils and staff from transphobic bullying. This guidance, from the Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES) contains guidance for schools on effective ways to support and protect transgender pupils and staff.

No Outsiders
The 'No Outsiders' project  funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, in collaboration with Exeter University and the Institute of Education, supports primary teachers in developing and evaluating school projects that address sexual equalities. The website includes teaching resources, research and guidance, and relevant links.