Form Time Activity: Mapping LGBT+ Rights

Through analysing maps of LGBT + rights students will explain that LGBT+ people have different legal rights across the world. Videos from LGBT+ people from a range of countries bring this to life and allow students to understand that legal protections are only one part of what makes LGBT+ people feel safe to be themselves. Through these nuanced and personal videos students will reflect on how maps can inform and educate but can also obscure realities. There is opportunity for reflection on how to make their school more LGBT+ inclusive as well as options for extending the activity to cover a full lesson.

This form time activity is the perfect way to start a conversation about how we can ensure LGBT+ people are safe and supported to be themselves within the school community and across the world.

The lesson is suitable for upper KS3 and KS4 and can be differentiated for KS5 with suggested questions in the lesson plan, for example on the role on colonialism in enshrining homophobic legislation. The cross-curricular activity is linked to Citizenship, PSHE and Geography and also supports work on SMSC, British Values and RSE and helps schools meet their Ofsted and statutory obligations.

Diversity Role Models are a registered charity that actively seeks to embed inclusion and empathy in the next generation. Our vision is an inclusive education system where all students feel accepted, supported and encouraged to be themselves and thrive. This will help create a world where future generations embrace, accept and support difference.

We create safe spaces where young people can explore difference and consider their role in creating a wold where all feel accepted. Our student workshops feature positive LGBT+ or ally role models who speak openly about their lived experience, building young people’s empathy so they can understand the impact of their language and actions. In order to ensure sustained change we supplement this by training school staff, governors, parents and carers.

To find more ways we can support you please visit our website www.diversityrolemodels.org or email info@diversityrolemodels.org