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Christian teacher sacked over treatment of trans student loses legal challenge

The East Midlands teacher was suspended for refusing to call the child by their new name and pronouns and later sacked after sharing confidential information about them.

News World

A London teacher fired over anti-gay ‘DNA of Satan’ comments

A judge said Robert Headley "must bear responsibility for the way he has chosen to express himself."

News World

Less than 1 in 3 teachers feel ‘completely comfortable’ teaching LGBTQ topics in schools

"Having silence around LGBT+ topics only results in shame, stigma, and students feeling that they don’t belong in school."

News World

Teacher under investigation over Pride flag pledge of allegiance video

"The teacher is no longer in the classroom".

News World

Teachers in Spain are wearing skirts to class to take a stand against bullying

The 'Clothes Have No Gender' movement started last October 15-year-old boy was expelled and sent to a psychologist for wearing a skirt to school.

Culture Sexuality

‘I came out to my pupils to be the role model I never had – and I’ve never had a homophobic comment in the classroom’

Thomas Wiltshire, a 29-year-old English teacher at a secondary school in South London, shares his story in the Attitude April Style issue, out now.

News World

Christian school worker sacked over anti-LGBTQ lessons posts loses tribunal

The "disappointed" worker, who said she was defending Biblical "truth", will appeal

News World

Four in 10 LGBTQ teachers in the UK have experienced homophobia, biphobia and transphobia at work

The new study came from teachers' union NASUWT

News World

Birmingham protester facing jail for refusing to send son to school over LGBTQ-inclusive lessons

Jabar Hussain, 51, is being prosecuted after preventing his nine-year-old son from attending Parkfield Community School in Birmingham.

Culture Film & TV

Dancing with the Stars pro reveals teacher ‘bullied’ adopted son for having two gay dads

Louis Van Amstel claims three of his 11-year-old son's classmates were forced to report the incident.

News World

Almost three-quarters of LGBTQ teenagers in Ireland feel unsafe in schools

A new survey found many LGBTQ teens do not feel comfortable in their schools

News World

Pupils hit back with rainbows after headteacher targeted with homophobic graffiti

Primary school pupils at Newcastle's Hotspur Primary School made the spontaneous display after the incident last week.

Culture Sexuality

Pietro Boselli is getting naked again on Instagram and it’s everything you’ve dreamt of – Pics

The 'world's hottest maths teacher' has left us shell-shocked once again!

Culture Sexuality

Attitude Pride Awards: The gay teacher who sparked protests for making the classroom a more accepting place

Andrew Moffat started the 'No Outsiders' lessons which have sparked protests from parents at Birmingham's Parkfield Community School and across the UK.

Culture Sexuality

Teacher behind ‘No Outsiders’ reads out touching letter of support from 10-year-old girl at Birmingham Pride

Andrew Moffat led Saturday's parade with queer Muslims amid ongoing protests over LGBT-inclusive lessons.

News World

Headteacher wins discrimination case after school fired him for having sex with two 17-year-old boys

Matthew Aplin argued he was a victim of 'unfair dismissal and sexual orientation discrimination'

News World

Gay teacher who started ‘No Outsiders’ lessons receiving counselling following protests

Andrew Moffat says the personal attacks on him have been "very hurtful".

Culture Sexuality

LGBT-inclusive education: What do the government guidelines actually say?

As the row over 'No Outsiders' escalates, what do the guidelines say schools should be doing?

News World

Birmingham primary school insists LGBT acceptance lessons will continue despite opposition

Parkfield Community School has become a major battleground in the fight for equality.

News World

Birmingham school suspends lessons on LGBTQ education following parent protest

The school held 'No Outsiders' classes which taught LGBTQ issues as part of