A rainbow flag, a symbol of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBT) pride and LGBT social movements, flies at St John the Baptist church in Felixstowe, Suffolk, December 17, 2023
A CHARITY has launched a new guide to help parents of LGBT+ children become better allies in response to a “resurgence of homophobia in schools.”
LGBT+ young people’s charity Just Like Us released the guide, which offers advice on how families can support their children if they come out.
The resource was created in response to a rise in anti-LGBT+ language among primary school-aged children and what the charity describes as an “increasingly damaging public discourse around LGBT+ lives.”
It covers topics including unlearning stereotypes about LGBT+ people and encouraging schools to foster inclusive environments.
The resource was developed in consultation with more than 100 parents and LGBT+ young people.
Research carried out by the charity in October found that 78 per cent of primary school children and 80 per cent of secondary school students in Britain have heard homophobic language at school.
A Department for Education spokesperson said relationships, sex and health education can help young people “reject harmful content, build empathy, and promote respect for all.”
“We are currently reviewing the content and will ensure it continues to do this effectively,” they said.
