Tag Archives: Homophobia
Tories get tough on homophobic bullying
The Conservatives have vowed to introduce tougher penalties for homophobic bullying in schools, Tory shadow minister George Osborne has announced.
Under the current appeals system, bullies can be returned to school following expulsion. But new Tory plans would see appeals scrapped leaving headteachers and governors with the final say.
Osborne also proposed revising the method of recording [...]
Homophobic bullying film sent to schools
The first feature film produced to fight homophobic bullying in schools has been distributed to secondary teachers across the UK.
Made by gay equality charity Stonewall and entitled FIT, the film was adapted from a play that toured schools in 2008-9 and has been likened to popular TV shows Skins and Glee.
It was released after research [...]
Sir Ian McKellen to visit UK schools in fight against homophobia