Support and Information

As part of our Rainbow Flag Award commitment, the resource below outlines the support, information and guidance available to LGBT students, parents, carers and staff.

 

External LGBT+ Support and Information

The following organisations provide a range of resources and services for LGBT+ young people, their parents or carers and professionals who work with LGBT young people:

42nd Street http://42ndstreet.org.uk - support for young people aged 13-25, including therapeutic support.

The Proud Trust  www.theproudtrust.org - provides youth groups, support and advice for LGBT young people and for professionals.

 

Drop-in Support for Students and Points of Contact for Parents and Carers

Specific, non-judgemental, support will be provided to all students dependant on their needs and we have a range of systems that aim to support the inclusion of all of our students. In the first instance students or parents/carers can:

• Speak to their Form Tutor or their Pastoral Year Leaders

• Access our Pride Xtra, which runs on a Thursday morning each week

• Contact the Safeguarding Team 

• Talk to one of the Diversity Ambassadors or Mr King

 

WyNotLGBTQ Wythenshawe

WyNotLGBTQ is a weekly youth group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans young people in Wythenshawe, meeting at The Forum every Wednesday between 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Further information can be obtained by contacting The Proud Trust.