Other Resource Packs
Gender Identity: Introductory Guide for Supporting Transgender People (2007)
Introductory guide to transgender issues. Produced by the Scottish Transgender Alliance.
www.scottishtrans.org/Uploads/Resources/sta_gender_identity_introductory_guide.pdf
Channel 4 Learning – programmes accompanied by learning activities
Gay to Z
Gay to Z explores a range of LGB young people’s lives and is designed to challenge assumptions and provoke discussion amongst pupils. The series supports learning activities that aim to help young people think about LGB people and the issues they might face.
www.channel4learning.com/support/programmenotes/micro/gaytoz/index.html
Batty Man
Comedian and actor Stephen K Amos uses his own experiences as a black gay man to explore why homophobia still exists in his own community.
www.channel4learning.com/support/programmenotes/micro/battyman/index.html
Sexual Bullying: Name It and Shame It
This pack contains a DVD and supporting materials which address sexual bullying. It was produced by young people in West Dunbartonshire.
Contact wddap@west-dunbarton.gov.uk for information and a copy of the pack.
Gender Equality: A Toolkit for Education Staff (2007)
Under the Equality Act and the Gender Equality Duty which arises from it, schools are required to show that they are eliminating unlawful discrimination and harassment and promoting equality between women and men. This toolkit is designed to help education staff to reflect on and develop that process throughout all aspects of their work in schools.
www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/08/30161011/0
Addressing LGBT Issues with Young People (2006)
Resources developed by Healthy Respect and LGBT Youth Scotland to support teachers, youth workers and others in addressing LGBT with young people and providing curricular ideas for educational sessions on LGBT issues.
www.healthyrespect.co.uk/downloads-and-campaigns/resources-for-professionals.htm
Amnesty International Education Activities (2006)
These materials were developed for LGBT History Month in 2006 and are aimed at pupils aged 14+ (KS4 in England). They focus on human rights, diversity and, in particular, the human rights of sexual minorities. Through role-play, research and case studies, students are invited to examine the use of language, the nature of prejudice and how it can be challenged in the UK and around the world.