[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Below we provide some relevant information and resources.\u00a0Please 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.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”black”][vc_column_text]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.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/EIygTjAyKiY” el_width=”80″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
There are \u2018pause points\u2019 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.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Download the transcript” color=”danger” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fresearch.reading.ac.uk%2Flgbtqplusedu%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F280%2F2024%2F10%2FBens-Story-or-Josh-Liam-Maya-and-Aidens-Story-with-discussion-points.docx”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”black”][vc_column_text]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.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/3QG48AKnQpw” el_width=”80″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
There are \u2018pause points\u2019 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.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Download the transcript” color=”danger” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fresearch.reading.ac.uk%2Flgbtqplusedu%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F280%2F2024%2F02%2FCaseys-Story_with-discussion-points_FINAL.docx”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”black”][vc_column_text]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.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/7QD3TIGtBJA” el_width=”80″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
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[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”black”][vc_column_text]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\u2019s awareness of her sexuality, and how people react, in this case, Alex, who is Lily\u2019s 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.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/MmyPPGApfu4″ el_width=”80″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
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