Led by trained facilitators, alongside LGBTQ+ and ally Role Models, our thought-provoking secondary school workshops equip students with the skills to recognise, challenge and prevent gender and sexuality based discrimination, as well as to create a positive and inclusive school environment.
“I learnt so much from the session; new words, how it’s good to be different, how we can make people feel good or bad and loads more. I was inspired to talk to my sister, mum and even my dad about it"
- Year 7 Student
Embracing Difference, Ending Bullying Workshop Content
The workshop begins by inviting students to reflect on the labels and differences that divide them within their school context as well as the experiences, behaviours and values that they have in common.
Students reflect on the differences that make us particularly vulnerable to prejudice and discrimination including those represented by the 9 protected characteristics as outlined by the Equality Act 2010.
Students are challenged to observe and share their reactions to difference - using images of a range of Role Models who may face different forms of discrimination. They explore why difference can make us feel uncomfortable and the ways in which this discomfort might impact our behaviour and the way we relate to one another. They explore the concept of intersectionality and reflect on why it’s important, if sometimes challenging, to be an upstander against prejudice language, bullying or discrimination.
They identify the prejudice they have witnessed in school and in their communities, and by listening to the lived experience of a volunteer Role Model who shares a story related to prejudice, they are made aware of the impact of prejudice-bullying and language.
To conclude, students consider different possible responses to ‘difference’ in their school community and are empowered to bring about positive change in their own behaviour and in the culture of their school with regard to being an upstander.
Embedded Learning
After the workshops you will receive a pack of teaching resources that will allow staff to run follow-up lessons and activities with students to build upon the learnings from the workshops. This pack includes resources for staff, students and the wider school community.
Book or request more information
LGBTQ+ Workshop Content
The workshop begins by inviting students to reflect on the labels and differences that divide them within their school context as well as the experiences, behaviours and values that they have in common. Students reflect on the differences that make us particularly vulnerable to prejudice and discrimination including those represented by the 9 protected characteristics as outlined by the Equality Act 2010.
Students are challenged to observe and share their reactions to difference - particularly in regard to LGBTQ+ and intersectional identities. They explore why difference can make us feel uncomfortable and the ways in which this discomfort might impact our behaviour and the way we relate to one another.
They identify the issues that young LGBTQ+ face in their school setting and beyond, and by listening to the lived experience of a visiting Role Model from the LGBTQ+ community, they are made aware of the impact of HBT bullying and language.
To conclude, students consider different possible responses to ‘difference’ in their school community and are empowered to bring about positive change in their own behaviour and in the culture of their school with regard to LGBTQ+ inclusion.
Advanced LGBTQ+ Workshops
We can provide advanced versions of secondary sessions that explore the topics in greater depth and have more focus on LGBTQ+ rights internationally.
We also run Student Voice sessions up to 60min long that are suitable for student-led equality and LGBTQ+ groups. These sessions help young people build the skills and confidence they need to run an effective equality campaign to bring about positive change in their school.
Book or request more information