NSPCC
The NSPCC have produced a couple of straightforward pages of advice which although aimed at the parents of LGBTQ+ parents, covering topics such as sexuality and sexual orientation and gender identity. They are written in a way that is accessible for other concerned/curious parents, without having to visit LGBTQ+ specific organisations/websites. In addition the NSPCC have a useful section on safeguarding of LGBTQ+ children and young people.
Stonewall
Stonewall is a key organisation campaigning for, and supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Their website is packed full of news, links and information. Their best practice, toolkits and resources (aimed at teachers) might be useful for interested parents. They have also produced a range of home learning packs that parents could use with their children LGBTQ+ or not.
FFLAG
FFLAG provides a list of books addressing the issue of ‘difference’ for parents and teachers. “Some of the stories have the issue of ‘difference’ as a focus, whilst in others the fact of being in a slightly different family is incidental to the main plot.” The main site is full of resources and support for the parents, friends and family of LGBTQ+ children, but would contain useful information for all parents and teachers.
The National Education Union (NEU)
The NEU has a number of resources for challenging gender stereotypes in schools.
Mermaids UK
Their resources for the parents of trans children may answer many of the questions other parents might have.
Diversity Mel
Printable resources for parents and teachers about how to talk about LGBT+ equality with young people that would be helpful for parents to answer their children’s questions.
Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
A Do’s and Don’ts guide to being respectful and inclusive of LGBTQ+ community members.
Finding Your True Voice: A Guide to Gender-Affirming Verbal Communication
This is a resource for those looking to align their voice with their gender identity and provides advice on this can be achieved.
Supporting the Transgender Community: Gender Affirming Care Resources
These resources is from an American website that provides links to articles about the value of gender-affirming care for trans and non-binary individuals.
Diversity Role Models
This is an organisation that seeks to embed inclusion and empathy to make safe spaces for all young people to feel accepted. They have a series of short animations that can be used with primary school children.
Other useful booklists
Pop’n’Olly also has resources and activities for both parents and younger children.