LGBT Issues in Education

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Matthew Davidson

Dear Clackmannanshire Council,

(1) Please could you indicate the number of homophobic incidents targeted at pupils, reported in each of your schools (listed individually by name and number) that were reported in the 2016 - 2017 academic year?

(2) Please could you indicate the number of homophobic incidents targeted at staff, reported in each of your schools (listed individually by name and number) that were reported in the 2016 - 2017 academic year?

(3) Please indicate which of your schools have received staff training on dealing with LGBT issues and from whom (e.g. from a specific external organisation or the council).

(4) Please list which schools have either achieved Bronze, Silver or Gold, or are registered with LGBT Youth Scotland's School Charter Mark.

(5) For clarity and to put the above into perspective, please indicate the total number of schools in your council.

Yours faithfully,

Matthew Davidson

Nicola Wiseman, Clackmannanshire Council

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To:
Mr. Matthew Davidson Contact: Nicola Wiseman
Tel. No: 01259 450000
Ref: EDU04AA4C7
Date: 12/06/2017

Dear Mr. Davidson

Freedom of Information : EDU04AA4C7

I acknowledge receipt of your request for information which was received
on 12/06/2017 about Homophobic incidents.   It will be forwarded to the
appropriate Council Service for action and you should receive a response,
or a request for clarification by 10/07/2017. If there is a need to
clarify anything relating to your request, colleagues will contact you.  

If you have any queries about this letter, please contact me.  

Yours sincerely

Nicola Wiseman

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To:
Mr. Matthew Davidson Contact: Nicola Wiseman
  Tel. No: 01259 450000
Ref: EDU04AA4C7
Date: 14/06/2017

Dear Mr. Davidson

Freedom of Information Enquiry: EDU04AA4C7

Thank you for your information request dated 12/06/2017.

I am happy to supply you with the information you requested.

Questions (1) & (2)
No recorded incidents for the session 2016-17

Question (3)
Education Services provided bespoke training on LGBT issues  2016-2017
• Coalsnaughton Primary
• Abercromby Primary
• Alva Primary
Our Youth Services Team have a Service Level Agreement with LGBT Youth to
support the local LGBT Group and their Charter Mark.

We work in partnership with a number of agencies such as Forth Valley
Sexual Health Team, LGBT Youth, Transgender Alliance, RespectMe who
provide staff briefings, awareness raising sessions, resources  and
training. It is up to each individual practitioner to record their own
Continuing Professional Learning and Development Opportunities.

Question (4)
None

Question (5)
3 x High Schools, 18 x Primary Schools, 2 x Support Services Schools, 1 x
ASN
 

Yours sincerely

Nicola Wiseman

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Matthew Davidson

Dear Clackmannanshire Council,

Thank you for your quick and detailed response.

Yours faithfully,

Matthew Davidson