Pride in Education

In Autumn 2022, a study found that one in 10 children missed school because they felt unsafe. The research, which took the views of 70,000 pupils in England, saw that those in certain minority groups were more likely to report concerns of safety than other pupils.

Thirty-three percent of these pupils reported multiple instances of this feeling occurring. For example, those who do not identify as male or female were found to be more likely to feel unsafe in education than their cisgender peers. Less than 50% of these pupils felt safe at school over the last six months, compared to 75% of girls and 78% of boys, whilst a quarter of pupils missed school during the same period as a result. Other LGBTQ+ identities report similar feelings of anxiety, with less than half of gay and bisexual pupils feeling safe at school, compared to nearly three quarters of heterosexual pupils. Access the full safeguarding research report here.

So, how can these fears and anxieties be combatted? An upcoming conference named Pride in Education, supported by myGwork, is taking place and could be the answer schools are looking for. An internationally renowned, free-of-charge conference dedicated to promoting inclusivity for the LGBTQ+ community in educational settings, the yearly conference brings together experts to support LGBTQ+ inclusion and celebration in education, offering presentations, panel discussions, and interactive workshops.

Read more about this unique opportunity for education practitioners, organizations and stakeholders to have the chance to come together and learn about practical tools to support equity and diversity in all education settings. Find out more about the packed agenda and sign up to attend the Pride in Education conference here.