Mission The purpose of the Safe Space programme is to educate and make schools a safer and freer environment for all members of our community regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
LGBT EXCELLENCE CENTRE
LGBT EXCELLENCE CENTRE
OUR WORK
The safe space programme has been designed to support students, teachers, governors and other professionals working in education understand sexual orientation and gender identity issues
Support for asylum seekers and refugees • Bullying in schools and youth work • Counselling • Discrimination in employment •Family acceptance • Gender reassignment guidance and support • Hate crime • Housing and homelessness • LGBT Heritage in Wales • Older LGBT people advocacy • Support for LGBT prisoners • Tailored training packages covering sexual orientation and gender identity • Conferences and Events • Networking activities • Setting up LGBT networks and groups • Rainbow Mark Accreditation • Employee assistance programme •Bespoke consultancy services
Phone: 0800 023 2201 www.lgbtec.org.uk E-mail: training@lgbtec.org
Supporting students, teachers and governors with sexual orientation and gender identity issues in schools
Why do we need this? Human Rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world. Everyone has a right to education, without discrimination. Bullying is still an endemic problem in schools across the UK. Anti-LGBT bullying is one of the most pervasive forms of bullying and often the weapon
The safe space programme includes: Workshops for students covering both
sexual orientation and gender identity awareness, and aimed at the eradication of bullying Training for teachers, governors, school
counsellors and nurses Support with setting up LGBT youth
groups and staff networks You can
The safe space programme offers schools the expertise and support to introduce policies and activities that make the school environment safe for LGBT students, staff and their families. It also has a knock-on effect that promotes safety for everyone. This programme can help:
Students who identify as LGBT or are questioning the possibility.
Students who are uncomfortable with LGBT people
Colleagues
Family members and friends
also access discounts by becoming a member of the LGBT Excellence Centre . It has
How to participate in the Safe Space Programme
Workshops and programmes are all individually priced and can be purchased as needed by the school Membership to the Excellence Centre offers 10% discount. Please enquire for further details. Rainbow Mark Accreditation gives a 15% discount
the added benefits of: Support from a reputable organisation to
help you connect with other professionals in the field and deliver support to students. Posters and online resources, support
and networking opportunities for teachers students and other professionals. Access to the Rainbow Mark
accreditation which demonstrates your commitment to LGBT equality and eradication of bullying.