A £2 million package will be offered to schools to help them tackle homophobic bullying, the government has announced today.
For many, memories of being bullied in the playground, in the corridors and in classrooms will stay with them for the rest of their lives. It can deter children from being themselves, achieving their full potential and developing the important skills they need to succeed.
The money announced today will be offered to charitable and not-for-profit organisations that come forward with creative ideas to stamp out homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying in our schools – those projects that will make the biggest difference to the lives of all young people growing up in modern Britain
Nicky Morgan, Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Women and Equalities, said:
“Homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying affects everyone, not just young people who may identify as gay.
“Any young person who is different can find themselves subjected to distressing and intimidating homophobic abuse.
“This funding will help schools take on the challenge of making sure bullies do not stand in the way our young people achieving their full potential.”