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You are entitled to respect as a
human being, regardless of your
colour, culture, ethnic origin, sex,
age, disability or sexuality.
Willowfield Anti-Bullying Policy
Students and staff should come to school with
a positive attitude, showing respect and
courtesy to one another and treating each other
equally.
This will help make it a safe, happy and pleasant
place to work and learn.
What is Homophobic Bullying?
Homophobic bullying occurs when bullying is
motivated by a prejudice against lesbian, gay or
bisexual people.
Homophobic bullying can include:
• Verbal abuse
- spreading rumours that someone is gay
- suggesting that something or someone is inferior and
so they are “gay”
e.g. “you’re so gay!” or “those trainers are so gay!”
Homophobic bullying can also include:
•Physical abuse – including hitting, punching,
kicking, sexual assault, and threatening
behaviour.
• Cyber bullying – using on-line spaces to
spread rumours about someone or exclude
them. Can also include text messaging,
including video and picture messaging.
Who experiences homophobic bullying?
• Young people who are lesbian, gay or bisexual
• Young people who are thought to be lesbian,
gay or bisexual.
• Young people who are different in some way –
they may not act like the other boys or girls.
• Young people who have gay friends, or family.
• Teachers, who may or may not be lesbian, gay or
bisexual.
Bullying is a serious offence against an
individual’s rights and against the school
equal opportunities policy.
If you, or someone you
know is being bullied report
it to a responsible adult as
soon as possible.
For more information visit
www.lgbthistorymonth.org.uk
and
www.schools-out.org.uk
And remember....
Everyone has the right to be
respected as a human being!
Thanks to all students and staff who
contributed to this presentation!