Below we provide some relevant information and resources. Please note that although we may not necessarily endorse everything that is being said here, we still think that they contain information that people may find useful.
Josh, Liam, Maya and Aiden’s story: Animation
This animation is about a group of friends, called Josh, Liam, Maya, Aiden and Ben. It aims to highlight issues around how friends behave towards each other and how to stand up when someone says something hurtful. The story focuses on Josh, Liam, Maya and Aiden. Both Liam and Aiden say hurtful things about Maya, who is present at the time, and their other friend Ben, who arrives later. The animation can be used by teachers and parents to facilitate discussions around friendships, and explores things that could be said that are hurtful, and how to resolve such situations.
For teachers
There are ‘pause points’ in the animation, which we suggest are appropriate points to discuss issues being raised. The transcript has a list of possible discussion points you can use.
Casey’s story: Animation
This animation is about a child named Casey. It aims to promotes acceptance and celebration of each person’s unique identity and self-expression. It emphasises allowing children space to explore their identity. The story also highlights the harm caused by bullying and suggests creative solutions like education and celebrating diversity to foster an inclusive community. The animation can be used by teachers and researchers as a tool to facilitate critical discussions around identity, self-expression, bullying, and the importance of fostering inclusive communities that embrace diversity.
For teachers
There are ‘pause points’ in the animation, which we suggest are appropriate points to discuss issues being raised. The transcript has a list of possible discussion points you can use.
Sam’s story: Animation
This animation is about a child named Sam. It is about Sam and his two dads, and is designed to promote awareness and celebration of different types of families. The story highlights the importance of going beyond stereotypes about family structures to celebrate diversity and inclusion. The animation can be used by teachers and parents to facilitate discussions around families and what constitutes a family to foster understanding of diversity.
For teachers
There are ‘pause points’ in the animation, which we suggest are appropriate points to discuss issues being raised. The transcript has a list of possible discussion points you can use.
Lily and Alex’s story: Animation
This animation is about Lily and Alex. It aims to highlight issues around acceptance. The story focuses on issues around disclosing something that is personal, in this case, Lily’s awareness of her sexuality, and how people react, in this case, Alex, who is Lily’s friend. The animation can be used by teachers and parents to facilitate discussions around disclosing any issue and how others could/should react to someone sharing something personal.
For teachers
There are ‘pause points’ in the animation, which we suggest are appropriate points to discuss issues being raised. The transcript has a list of possible discussion points you can use.
Resources for schools, teachers and parents
Staff training
This section contains PowerPoint presentations developed by different schools to use in staff training about LGBTQ+ issues.
Curriculum
This section contains documents linked to the curriculum and ways of integrating LGBTQ+ issues into the classroom.
Policies
This section contains examples of policy documents that cover LGBTQ+ issues within the primary school context.
School-Home Learning Activities
The resources in this section can be a great way to start a conversation about LGBT+ themes with your child or young person.
Further information
“When I Was In Primary School I Wish…”
These are some of the things that our LGBTQ+ participants have said they wish they had when they were at primary school.
Real-Life Stories
These are some real life LGBTQ+ stories that people have shared with us over the years. These stories can provide a window into the lived experiences of the LGBTQ+ community and those close to them.
Useful Links
The NSPCC have produced a couple of straightforward pages of advice which although aimed at the parents of LGBTQ+ parents.
