LGBTQ

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According to gov.uk, marginalised groups include “ethnic minorities, women and girls, people with physical and mental disabilities, and Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer and Intersex (LGBTQI) people”. Incorporating those students who may feel marginalised is essential when creating a positive learning environment. Below we suggest ways in which this can be achieved.

One of the key barriers to participation for girls, and especially those from certain religious backgrounds, is having to participate alongside or close to boys. As well as having single-sex classes, if your school is ethnically diverse, also consider where you timetable your classes.