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PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
LGBT People: Bullying (6 December 2016)

Question Asked

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what recent steps the Government has taken to tackle homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying; and if she will make a statement.

Asked by:
Stuart Andrew (Conservative)

Answer

We want to ensure that all schools are safe, inclusive environments where pupils are able to learn and fulfil their potential. The Government expects schools to take a strong stand against all forms of bullying and cyberbullying.

This is why we recently announced a three year, £2.8 million, programme to prevent and address homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying in schools (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/thousands-more-children-to-benefit-from-anti-bullying-app).

We have also published new cyberbullying guidance (http://www.childnet.com/resources/cyberbullying-guidance-for-schools) and an online safety toolkit for schools to help provide advice on understanding, preventing and responding to cyberbullying (http://www.childnet.com/resources/pshetoolkit).


Answered by:
Dame Caroline Dinenage (Conservative)
12 December 2016

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