Over half of LGBTI teachers (52%) experience discrimination and abuse from pupils and parents, new polling by NASUWT - The Teachers Union reveals.
Despite 20 years passing since the repeal of Section 28, a shocking 1 in 4 LGBTI (26%) teachers report that abuse has got worse in the last 3 years, not better.
The survey has also shone a light on the need for employers to take greater initiative in addressing biphobia, homophobia and transphobia in schools:
- 14% of LGBTI teachers say their school provides training on LGBTI equalities to senior management, falling to just 7% for school governing bodies
- Only 33 % of LGBTI teachers reported that their school has a zero-tolerance approach to biphobia/homophobia/transphobia
