COMING OUT TO CLASS

CURRICULUM

PROGRAMME AIMS

• To promote understanding of what it is to be a gay teenager in today's world
• To raise awareness of the effects of homophobic bullying on young people
• To highlight the importance of respect for self, others and difference
• To look at the rise of gay culture in some aspects of today's media
• To demonstrate the role that schools and policy makers have in supporting young gay people.

CURRICULUM RELEVANCE

This programme supports a range of personal and social-learning activities across the 14-19 age range. As well as linking with cross-curricular themes such as ethos, equality and inclusion, it is of particular relevance to the following subject areas:

England

PSHE

• Having a sense of identity and presenting confidently in a range of situations
• Challenging prejudice, bullying and discrimination assertively, and taking the initiative in giving and receiving support
• Working co-operatively with a range of people, showing goodwill to others, and using strategies to resolve disagreement peacefully.

Wales

PSE

• Attitudes and values: Showing care and consideration for others and being sensitive towards their feelings; valuing cultural diversity and equal opportunity and respecting the dignity of all
• Skills: Communicating effectively their feelings and views; appreciating another person's point of view; making decisions and choices
• Knowledge and understanding: Social, sexual, emotional aspects.

Northern Ireland

Learning for Life and Work (under development)

• Personal Development
• Local and Global Citizenship.

Skills (under development)

• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Working with Others.

Scotland

A Curriculum for Excellence (under development)

• Successful learners
• Confident individuals
• Responsible citizens
• Effective contributors.