"Feeling especially different and being rejected or labelled 'not normal' is hard to deal with, and if we allow children to suffer in their formative years then the damage can last throughout adulthood."
February marks the 10th anniversary of LGBT History Month, with schools and teachers across the country being urged to take part.
The above quote is from a blog by former teacher and founder of the OutTeacher.org website David Weston marking the anniversary.
The blog, published by the National Association of Head Teachers on Monday (February 2), says the month is an opportunity for schools to "celebrate diversity and raise awareness of anyone who feels less accepted than many of their peers".
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