Scotland makes LGBTQ+ history compulsory in schools
Scotland has made history by becoming the first country in the world to make the teaching of LGBTQ+ history compulsory in schools.
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Fundraiser launched for Transforming Sexuality & Gender Scholarship
Uni of Brighton’s Centre for Transforming Sexuality & Gender launches a fundraising campaign for the scholarship which aims to promote gender diversity in Higher Education and society
National Student Pride to kick off on April 19
From April 19-25, National Student Pride will be serving a roster of online events for LGBTQ+ students
Government to fine universities that ban hate speech
UK education secretary, Gavin Williamson, to release new regulations regarding free speech at universities tomorrow.
Council urges gov to give schools staff & funding needed
Brighton & Hove’s lead councillor for schools has urged the government to confirm funding arrangements for the Covid-19 testing programme in secondary schools due to start in January.
Book Review: The BIG LGBTQ+ book of activities by Amie Taylor
The book has a series of tales with characters that have an LGBTQI identity all illustrated by Liza Stevens who has an effervesce bounce to their artwork, and children love to copy. Each story is then followed by quizzes, worksheets, word-searches, drama activities, colouring and writing activities.
Councillors in Brighton & Hove consider anti-racist schools plan
Councillors in Brighton & Hove are being asked to support the development of a city-wide anti-racist schools strategy, which would see Brighton & Hove City Council’s education team working in partnership with the Brighton & Hove Educators of Colour Collective.