A practical resource for teachers to help stop homophobic and biphobic bullying, working with those who bully and supporting those who are bullied. Create safe LGBT inclusive learning environments through activities, lessons plans and worksheets, ready to implement in the classroom.
This vital teachers guide to challenging homophobic and biphobic bullying offers unique insights to address the issue at its core. With a renewed focus on a whole school approach, it builds capacity in those who work with young people and inspires an inclusive approach in every setting. Laying out clear advice on how to recognise, stop and prevent homophobic and biphobic bullying, readers are given strategies to work with its perpetrators, bystanders and targets. The author explains how to handle disclosures regarding sexual orientation and provides advice on effective Anti-Bullying Policy referencing homophobic and biphobic bullying. Based upon the work of the UKs leading and award-winning LGBT+ anti-bullying charity Educational Action Challenging Homophobia (EACH) this book additionally explores why young people are too often reluctant to report these forms of bullying; the increasing role of the online environment and the profound impacts bullying can have well into adulthood. Written by an expert in this field, this essential guide is for teachers, youth workers, the care sector and anyone with a duty of care towards young people.
Acknowledgements; Preface; Introduction; Chapter 1: What Is Homophobic And Biphobic Bullying?; Chapter 2: Who Experiences Homophobic And Biphobic Bullying?; Chapter 3: Who Perpetuates Homophobic And Biphobic Bullying?; Chapter 4: Why Do Young People Bully Homophobically Or Biphobically?; Chapter 5: What Is The Impact On Those Being Bullied?; Chapter 6: How To Respond: Practical Advice; Chapter 7: Working With Those Who Bully; Chapter 8: Sensitive Handling Of Disclosures; Chapter 9: Prevention; Chapter 10: Anti-Bullying Policies And Creating Inclusive Environments; Chapter 11: Frequently Asked Questions; Chapter 12: Last Words; Appendix 1: Section 28 Of The Local Government Act 1988; Appendix 2: Rse Guidelines And Homophobic And Biphobic Bullying; Appendix 3: DfE Guidelines For Primary School Facing Protests Against New Rse Curriculum; Appendix 4: Senior Leadership Team Guidance; Anti-Homophobic Bullying Posters And Sexual Orientation Glossary; References
We have been incredibly fortunate to have benefitted from Jonathans outstanding work with our school over the last 10 years. He has helped us shape our schools attitudes and ethos regarding LGBT matters. He has delivered inspirational training to our staff that has engaged and educated, as well as being a key focus for developing our policy and practice across the LGBT field and homophobic and biphobic bullying. Further, and most importantly, Jonathan has had huge impact on our student community: being thought provoking and challenging, yet balancing that with real sensitivity and an impressive ability to listen and empathise.
We are proud to be associated with Jonathans book, his work with EACH and he continues to be our go to for his expert advice and guidance across this area of our students lives and experiences.
