Sexual Orientation
The Equality Act 2010 says you must not be discriminated against because:
- you are heterosexual, gay, lesbian or bisexual
- someone thinks you have a particular sexual orientation (discrimination by perception)
- you are connected to someone who has a particular sexual orientation (discrimination by association)
In the Equality Act, sexual orientation includes how you choose to express your sexual orientation, such as through your appearance or the places you visit. (EHRC)
The following resources may support your professional learning:
- LGBT Inclusive Education (resources and guidance)
- LGBT Youth Scotland – Addressing Inclusions 2020 – Information and guidance for school staff on addressing homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying (PDF)
- Curriculum inclusion – LGBT Mapping Across Curriculum for Excellence (PDF)
- LGBT Youth Scotland
- LGBT Youth Scotland – Resources
- Scottish Government – LGBT Inclusive Education – guidance to education authorities 2019
- Stonewall – glossary of terms
- Stonewall Scotland
- Tackling Sexuality and Gender Identity Bullying – NASUWT
- Time for Inclusive Education
- What is sexual orientation discrimination? – Equality and Human Rights Commission (YouTube)
