He is an internationally recognised lead on LGBT+ inclusion in UK schools, with particular experience in preventing homophobic bullying. Professor Jonathan Glazzard Celebrating Difference is an inspiring handbook for LGBT+ inclusion, aimed at all primary and secondary teachers and leaders.

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This book is a major contribution to the field and the author does not shy away from contentious issues. So many older LGBT+ people will be able to relate to Shaun's personal journey; it's why we need to constantly be reminding people of the 'not so long ago' past. He has written for The Huffington Post, The Guardian, TES, Headteacher Update, Teach Primary and Gay Star News. This is a song from a West African performer, but you could choose a song from a culture represented in your school. If a pupil has a disability, disfigurement, or something that makes them appear 'different' to others, make sure you work with them to discuss what they want to share with others.This text uses a clear structure to move through the personal experiences of the author, through education practice, to a consideration of the issues from a more theoretical view.

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Written by Shaun Dellenty, internationally celebrated lead in LGBT+ inclusion in education, it is filled with practical advice to enable schools to bring about organisational change to ensure the safety, success, mental health and wellbeing of all pupils and staff.

Shaun Dellenty NPQH, FCCT, FRSA (he/him) is a multi-award- winning educator and advocate for LGBT+ inclusive education, widely reported as the one of the first UK gay primary school leaders to publicly ‘come out’ in the international press back in 2009. Mentally Healthy Schools was originally developed in partnership between the Anna Freud Centre, Young Minds, Place2Be and The Royal Foundation as a legacy project of the Heads Together campaign. At the same time, other children might need to learn how to communicate with a classmate who communicates in a different way or finds it hard to communicate. Ask pupils to think about all the things that make them who they are: their looks, their strengths, their religion, their family and their culture. It situates LGBT+ within the context of inclusive education as well as providing practical approaches to the development of practice in schools.

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I can describe and explain the ways in which my life is similar and different to others, and I understand that not everyone shares the same experiences, beliefs and viewpoints. He delivers his award-winning training programme, Inclusion for All, to teachers, pupils, initial teacher training faculties and global businesses. Using statements (such as “we are all equal”) without context and explanation can sometimes create the opposite effect and make people feel like they ‘stand out’ more.Can you think of a friend that has been able to teach you something new, because they come from a different place or speak a different language? Shaun wrote the acclaimed Bloomsbury book ‘Celebrating Difference- A Whole School Approach to LGBT+ Inclusion. If the points above are already well covered then it will be quite straightforward to encourage a curious or doubtful youngster to get to know their classmate for themselves. Avoid talking to other students about a classmate’s difference, outside of the parameters they are happy with, even if they ask.