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respect in relationships, including romantic
and/or sexual relationships. The lessons
link with material being developed for older
secondary students by SPACE LGBTQ
Youth project who’s main aim is to support
young LGBT people in Dorset.
We run regular training for school staff and
governors. At our Wellbeing & PSHEe
Networks staff from schools and specialist
agencies lead awareness raising activities and
share their practice. celebration of difference
and prevention of homophobia are included
in our training for school governors, as well
as briefings about the latest Ofsted guidance
and legislative framework relating to Anti-
Bullying and homophobic bullying.
Supporting Young people
Our Youth Service give advice and
information to young people particularly
at ‘SUSSED’ a service run by a partnership
of the LA, Health, Listening Ear and
Connexions. There is also The Friday Night
Girls’ Work Project - an open access session
for 15 - 18 year old lesbian and bisexual
young women providing a safe space to be
able to discuss their needs and issues in more
detail.
The Local Authority also supports Space
Youth Project, a group for young people
who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or just
unsure. Young people get the opportunity
to meet other people and make new friends,
chat, go out, plan events and have fun! We
are now working closely with Space Youth
project to raise awareness of homophobic
and trans phobic bullying in schools and
other youth based settings.
We run a local ‘Make a Difference
Challenge’ which equips children and young
people with the knowledge and skills to
design and run campaigns of their choice
including on themes of Anti-Bullying and
celebrating diversity.
We also have a range web based resources
to support young people, including ‘F-risky’
an advice service provided jointly by
Bournemouth & Poole Community Health
Services and Bournemouth Borough
Council. As part of the local CAMHS work
there is also a website for young people that
points them to local services, including for
anti-bullying and advice on sexuality issues
called “Where’s Your Head At?”
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