LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) children can be more at risk from bullying due to being targeted for their actual or perceived sexuality or gender identity. 

The Equality Act 2010 introduced a pubic sector equality duty.  All schools must have due regard to the need to:

• eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct that is prohibited under the Act. 
• Advance equality of opportunity between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it. 
• foster good relations between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it. 

This duty covers the protected characteristics which include sex, sexual orientation and gender assignment. Schools must act if they are aware of the use of discriminatory language or language which targets pupils or school staff because of their protected characteristics.  More information is found in the Equality and Human Rights Commission guidance: 

If you have any concerns that a child at our school with the protective characteristic of LGBT+ is at risk of bullying, please complete the form below:

The links below will help families with LGBT protective characteristics