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Free CPD offered to tackle 'fresh wave' of homophobic language

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With 4 in 5 pupils saying they hear homophobic language, free CPD has been launched to help teachers respond to incidents in school.
Widespread: Of more than 30,000 students aged 5 to 18, 4 in 5 said they hear homophobic language, including 78% of children aged 9 to 11 - Adobe Stock

A study involving more than 30,000 children and young people aged 5 to 18 discovered that 80% of secondary-age children and 78% of pupils aged 9 to 11 say they hear homophobic language.

Many hear homophobic slurs being used as a joke, the use of “gay” as an insult, and many cite social media, especially TikTok, as a common source.

The survey was undertaken in June by Votes for Schools and published by LGBT+ charity Just Like Us.

Now with LGBT+ History Month taking place in February, Just Like Us is promoting its free, online, CPD-accredited teacher training on anti-LGBT+ bullying in primary and secondary schools.

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