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Find out more at:www.atl.org.uk/speakoutforeducation
And to join, visitwww.atl.org.uk/joinor call 0845 057 7000*
*Localcall
Do you value the state
education system enough
t o stop it disappearing
bit by bit?
Education is changing forever. From teacher
training, curriculum and assessment through
to inspection, funding, academies and free
schools, almost every aspect of state education
will be dismantled over this parliamentary
term if you allow coalition government policies
to continue unchecked.
Help Make School Days,
the Best Days of LGBT
Young Peoples Lives
School days can be hard for any young person, but
for LGBT young people, school can be one of the worst times of their lives. They often
struggle to find someone to confide in, and a good teacher may be the only person they
can turn to. A supportive school can really make a difference to a young person, who
may be experiencing difficulties with friends, with family or homophobic bullies.
We all know that coming out is never easy, but with confident teachers, whether they
are straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual or trans, to help them through – young people can
take pride in their sexuality, as well as gaining access to services they might need.
There’s no more important job than teaching our young people and being role models
for them. As a teacher you can make a huge difference to young people’s lives and
provide major inspiration for their choices. But it is in the classroom, working with
pupils directly, that all education staff can make a positive impact.
ut more at:www.atl.org.uk/speakoutforeducation
in, visitwww.atl.org.uk/joinor call 0845 057 7000*
*Localcall
valu the state
on system enough
it disappearing
it?
Education is c anging forever. From teacher
training, curriculum and assessment through
to inspection, funding, academies and free
schools, almost every spect of stat education
will be dismantled over this parliamentary
term if you allow coalition government policies
to continue unchecked.