Excellence in LGBT equality education

A positive attitude towards equality and diversity is a key element of responsible citizenship in the 21st century. This session will tackle an aspect of equality education which many teachers find challenging.  It will highlight examples of excellent practice in promoting LGBT equality in secondary schools.  Successful learning in this area represents an important aspect of health and wellbeing within Curriculum for Excellence and ensures all young people feel included.

Secondary school teachers will talk about how they promote understanding of LGBT equality issues through the curriculum in its widest sense; and young people will talk about how they have benefited from their learning. 

There will be input from LGBT Youth and Stonewall about their partnership working with schools.

Jane Renton, HM Inspector, Education Scotland

Jane is HM Assistant Chief Inspector with responsibility for work on equality and diversity. She chairs our Equality and Diversity Group which recently won a UK Civil Service Award for its work. Her responsibilities also include HR and international activities. She was co-ordinating author of the report Improving Scottish Education 2005-2008. Since joining as an HM Inspector in 1999, Jane’s responsibilities have included inspection of pre-school centres, primary and secondary schools and education authorities. She has been National Specialist for modern languages; Lead Inspector for continuing professional development and for independent schools.