Resources for the National Approach to LGBT Inclusive Education in Scotland

Welcome to the national platform for teachers to access quality approved materials, resources, and professional learning linked to Scotland’s Curriculum to support the implementation of LGBT Inclusive Education.

 

The two stage national professional learning Delivering LGBT Inclusive Education has been provided by the Scottish Government, and should be completed by primary and secondary school teachers in Scotland.

 

The Implementation and Evaluation Toolkit provides a structured pathway for schools to implement LGBT Inclusive Education effectively.

 

National Guidance on LGBT Inclusive Education is available for teachers and educators, Senior Leaders, and Directors of Education.

Resources

Access a suite of quality approved resources and materials to support you to embed LGBT Inclusive Education Learning Themes across your curriculum; including lesson plans, worksheets, book reviews, and multimedia learning materials. All resources are linked to Scotland’s Curriculum.

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CPD Pathway

Access Stage 1 of the national “Delivering LGBT Inclusive Education” professional learning, freely available for teachers and school staff in Scotland. Stage 2 can be booked upon completion. This course should be completed by primary and secondary school teachers in Scotland.

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Guidance

Teachers, Senior Leaders, and Directors of Education can access the National Guidance on LGBT Inclusive Education. This sets out the national approach and includes content about how settings can take this forward and connect to broader education frameworks in Scotland.

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What is the National Approach?

 

The National Approach to LGBT Inclusive Education in Scotland sets out that LGBT-related learning content should be included naturally and meaningfully within the school curriculum, differentiated for the age and stage of learners. This helps to address prejudice and bullying while ensuring that all children and young people can see themselves, their families, and the world around them reflected in their learning at school. The short video below explains what this can look like and why it is important.

 

Information for Parents and Carers

Implementation and Evaluation Toolkit

From 2021, Scotland will be advancing LGBT Inclusive Education in all schools through a phased implementation approach.

 

The lgbteducation.scot platform supports teachers to do this through the provision of professional learning opportunities, the availability of cross-curricular teaching resources.

 

This Toolkit will support schools to effectively embed LGBT and equalities themes across curriculum through a structured pathway, and provide opportunities for self-evaluation.

Find out more about the Toolkit
Jenny Gilruth MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills

“I was proud to support the formation of the LGBTI Inclusive Education Working Group back in 2017. I am even more proud to see the real difference these world-leading resources and teacher training modules are now making in our schools. Through greater understanding and appreciation of LGBT issues, histories and identities, current and future generations of young people are being supported to reach their full potential; form happy and healthy relationships; and flourish in a diverse and inclusive society. This can only be good for our country.

 

I am grateful to our dedicated educational professionals for their hard work in continuing to develop their own knowledge: knowledge they are using to provide relevant and engaging learning experiences for our children and young people while developing their understanding of what it is to be an inclusive and respectful person.

 

As we continue our work to embed LGBT Inclusive Education in the Scottish curriculum, I know we are ensuring our children and young people have the best possible start in life. 

 

Inclusive Education helps us to sustain and advance Scotland’s reputation as a proud, welcoming nation to everyone – no matter who they are.”

Curriculum Resources


A variety of resources and tools to support curriculum making have been developed. These can help schools and education settings to deliver LGBT Inclusive Education in line with the national approach in Scotland. They are differentiated for the age and stage of learners.

 

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