The Department for Children, Schools and Families have produced in depth guidelines for tackling homophobic bullying. This gives information and advice for all staff from Governors to teaching staff. This can be downloaded from:

http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/wholeschool/behaviour/tacklingbullying/homophobicbullying

Stonewall have also produced resources for combating homophobic bullying within schools. Two documents can be downloaded from their website. These are ‘The School Report’ which documents the experiences of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual pupils in Britain’s secondary schools; and ‘The Cornerstone Document’ which highlights 10 practical steps for schools to follow to combat homophobic bullying and to become inclusive and safe. These can be downloaded from:

http://www.stonewall.org.uk/education_for_all

Stonewall have also produced a DVD for teaching staff which provides tips and advice for delivering lessons on sexuality and relationships called ‘Spell it Out’. They also have a poster campaign “Some People are Gay, Get Over It” for secondary schools which aims to show that homophobia is not tolerated. These can be ordered from Stonewall by emailing their education team:

education@stonewall.org.uk

Above available as an A3 poster, postcard and as small stickers.

‘Stance’ Leicestershire have created a whole school resource pack for tackling homophobic bullying. This can be viewed and ordered from their website: http://www.stance.org.uk