At the Church of England’s General Synod in November, it was revealed that homosexual lobby group Stonewall will play an active role in delivering anti-bullying education in CofE schools.
Ofsted’s 2012 report No Place for Bullying found most bullying in schools was based upon appearance, and only a small percentage on perceived sexual orientation. Stonewall has already been delivering training in many schools prior to this announcement.
EN would like to hear from any readers who have taken part in this training programme, either as a staff member in a school, or as a pupil. www.e-n.org.uk
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