Checklist for challenging and responding to homophobia and homophobic bullying

The most effective way to tackle homophobia and homophobic bullying is to take a whole-school approach. The National Healthy School Standard (NHSS) provides a supportive framework for this work.

It has identified 10 areas in which action should be taken, which combine to create a supportive ethos and shared ownership across the whole school community.

The checklist can be used as a self review tool to audit a school’s current position in relation to challenging and responding to homophobia. To find out more download the ‘STAND UP FOR US’ publication from www.wiredforhealth.gov.uk.

Paper copies of the publication are available from:

Health Development Agency,

PO Box 90,

Wetherby

Yorkshire LS23 7EX.

Tel: 0870 121 4194;

Fax: 0870 121 4195.

Email: hda@twoten.press.net

Please quote ISBN: 1-84279-200-8