Schools using Stonewall resources

Sep 14, 2020 by

from Parent Power:

In 2016 Stonewall issued a new anti-bullying resource for primary schools, with the express aim of ‘preventing and tackling homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying’.    It had already developed a range of resources offered to older children  (https://www.stonewall.org.uk/best-practice-toolkits-and-resources-0 ), but this was something new – an attempt to stop ‘the problems’ before they started.

As inducement to use its materials, Stonewall offers schools free training, resources, and teaching programmes, together with attractive posters and badges, to be displayed in schools and given out to children.  They also suggest further fun activities celebrating diversity, that all can enjoy together.  Excitingly, schools that participate can also win a Stonewall Champion award at bronze, silver and gold levels, along with the right to display the CYPS (Children and Young People’s Services) Champions logo in the school.

No-one can deny the value of an objective, impartial, comprehensive and professional approach aimed at tackling the problems of bullying. Stonewall’s anti-bullying resources are now widely used in an increasing number of schools across the country, including faith schools. Stonewall have partnered with the Church of England to tackle ‘homophobic bullying’ in their schools and they have also influenced and endorsed resources published by the Catholic Education Service. However, by Stonewall’s own admission these resources are not objective and comprehensive, but are focused exclusively on tackling and preventing problems faced by LGBT children. This makes them appear no more than an overt, and politically inspired, project to promote and normalise LGBT behaviours and life-style choices amongst the nation’s young.

Read and view interactive map of ‘Stonewall Champion Schools’ here

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