Introduce statutory, age-appropriate Sex and Relationship Education (SRE) in schools that is LGBTI inclusive
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Siobhan McKenna
11 years ago
SRE in schools isn't taught in a consistent, positive manner that is open and inclusive enough to encourage young people to make positive, healthy choices.
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Tim Brierley
11 years ago
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SRE appears to be poorly taught in many schools (particularly religious schools). LGBT SRE is non-existant (at least when I have spoken to YPs (in my role as an LGBT youth support worker) who are in, or have recently been in) education. In 2014 this is unacceptable.
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Eleanor Hill
11 years ago
the more open we are the better
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Valeska Matziol
11 years ago
The first step to reducing inequalities on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (or any protected characteristic for that matter) has to be good education that dispels myths, and gives factually accurate and unbiased information. We owe it to the next generations to get this right not just for LGBTI people but for society as a whole.
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debs bradshaw
11 years ago
long way to go but happy to fight for this
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Patrick Pope
11 years ago
essential that sex education in a fully rounded form is part of the national curriculum
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Michael Day
11 years ago
I was born at a time when there was no sort of guidance, or teaching about sexual and other relationships. As a result I experienced a great deal of unhappiness about my sexuality, at a time too when sexual relationships between men could result in prison. Much has improved, but as a retired teacher I know that there is still much to do .
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Sharon Green
11 years ago
I'm glad to see this campaign is happening
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Alice
11 years ago
This is a brilliant campaign. When I began exploring my same sex attraction I was completely lost, which I found was not a problem that my straight friends had.
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Katie
11 years ago
i believe everyone should get the correct SRE lessons regardless of their sexual preference. We need to give young people more knowledge
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rob cookson
11 years ago
it is so important that all students, regardless of their sexuality, are educated regarding sex and relationships. Why are LGBTI pupils denined receiving proper and appropriate SRE?
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Margaret Sidebottom
11 years ago
All sexual education should be taught properly in Schools and that includes LGBT. I also believe that sex education should be taught at a younger age about 5 or 6 like they have in Sweden and other Countries. As children should know so they are not amused. We have a terrible record for Sexual abuse
It will help people be more comfortable within themselves and prove they are not abominations and are not alone!!
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Kathryn Turner
11 years ago
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The only mention back in the 1990's of Lesbian sex was that there was no age of consent was Queen Victoria didn't believe in it! That was in an all girls comprehensive! I can't we are in the same situation 20 years later!
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Joanna Slee
11 years ago
Wales too?
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Emma Baldry
11 years ago
support this 110% as a teacher and an out lesbian!
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Jodie moyes
11 years ago
Got laughed at by the teacher when I was at school for asking about lesbian safe sex. Great teaching!
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Wendy Porrill
11 years ago
proud mother of a gay son and a gay ally
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Avril Bradshaw
11 years ago
education has to teach many aspects of SRE to age appropriate teens including LGBTI rights to equality. Sexual and domestic violence awareness too.
SRE in schools isn't taught in a consistent, positive manner that is open and inclusive enough to encourage young people to make positive, healthy choices.
SRE appears to be poorly taught in many schools (particularly religious schools). LGBT SRE is non-existant (at least when I have spoken to YPs (in my role as an LGBT youth support worker) who are in, or have recently been in) education. In 2014 this is unacceptable.
the more open we are the better
The first step to reducing inequalities on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (or any protected characteristic for that matter) has to be good education that dispels myths, and gives factually accurate and unbiased information. We owe it to the next generations to get this right not just for LGBTI people but for society as a whole.
long way to go but happy to fight for this
essential that sex education in a fully rounded form is part of the national curriculum
I was born at a time when there was no sort of guidance, or teaching about sexual and other relationships. As a result I experienced a great deal of unhappiness about my sexuality, at a time too when sexual relationships between men could result in prison. Much has improved, but as a retired teacher I know that there is still much to do .
I'm glad to see this campaign is happening
This is a brilliant campaign. When I began exploring my same sex attraction I was completely lost, which I found was not a problem that my straight friends had.
i believe everyone should get the correct SRE lessons regardless of their sexual preference. We need to give young people more knowledge
it is so important that all students, regardless of their sexuality, are educated regarding sex and relationships. Why are LGBTI pupils denined receiving proper and appropriate SRE?
All sexual education should be taught properly in Schools and that includes LGBT. I also believe that sex education should be taught at a younger age about 5 or 6 like they have in Sweden and other Countries. As children should know so they are not amused. We have a terrible record for Sexual abuse
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It will help people be more comfortable within themselves and prove they are not abominations and are not alone!!
The only mention back in the 1990's of Lesbian sex was that there was no age of consent was Queen Victoria didn't believe in it! That was in an all girls comprehensive! I can't we are in the same situation 20 years later!
Wales too?
support this 110% as a teacher and an out lesbian!
Got laughed at by the teacher when I was at school for asking about lesbian safe sex. Great teaching!
proud mother of a gay son and a gay ally
education has to teach many aspects of SRE to age appropriate teens including LGBTI rights to equality. Sexual and domestic violence awareness too.