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<p>We expect schools to ensure that teaching is relevant to all children and young
people, including those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT). LGBT
issues can be covered by schools within the curriculum and the current Sex and Relationship
Education statutory guidance (2000) states that we expect all schools to ensure that
young people, whatever their developing sexuality or gender identity, feel that the
subject is relevant to them, and sensitive to their needs. All schools must comply
with the Equality Act (2010).</p><p> </p><p>The Government Equalities Office launched
a £3 million programme from 2016-2019 to prevent and address homophobic, biphobic
and transphobic bullying in schools. The programme will support thousands of teachers
to better identify homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying, and to support LGBT
pupils.</p><p> </p><p>Following the passage of the Children and Social Work Act 2017,
the teaching of Relationships Education in primary schools and Relationships and Sex
Education in secondary schools will be mandatory. As part of the current call for
evidence, we are working with teachers, parents, experts and others to develop age-appropriate
subject content, including on mental health, keeping safe online and LGBT issues.</p>
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