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LGBT Teaching In Schools Event 3rd April 2019

This is a public meeting. Everyone is welcome. An opportunity to ask questions, seek clarification and find out what is really happening with LGBT teaching in schools (primary or secondary).

The event is hosted by Jeremy Hoad, Levenshulme Pride.

FORMAT

The format is an open conversation with contributions from various people and representatives to enable an informed and inclusive discussion.

PARTICIPANTS

Everyone is welcome to attend. Contributors to the discussion include:

  • Carl Austin-Behan (LGBT Adviser to the Mayor of Greater Manchester)
  • Paul Martin (CEO, LGBT Foundation)
  • Chloe Cousins (The Proud Trust)
  • Jay Lanyon (National Education Union Teachers’ Union)
  • NASUWT Teachers’ Union
  • Paul Fairweather (LGBT Historian, campaigner & former Councillor)
  • Manchester Parents Group
  • Councillor Bev Craig (Burnage Ward, LGBT Women Lead)
  • Councillor Julie Reid (Gorton and Abbey Hey Ward)
  • Peter Cookson (Former Councillor, Gorton South and LGBT Men Lead)

    • EVENT DETAILS

    DATE & TIME

    Wednesday 3rd April, 19.00 start

    VENUE

    Levenshulme Old Library

    Cromwell Gove

    Levenshulme

    Manchester

    M19 3QE

    Organised by Levenshulme Pride

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    Levenshulme Pride LGBT Teaching Meeting MEN Coverage

    Levenshulme Pride has been consulting with local schools, Manchester City Council councillors with responsibility for LGBT matters (Bev Craig and Chris Wills) and schools (Luthfur Rahman), Schools Out, The Proud Trust, Manchester Parents Group, the National Education Union and Carl Austin-Behan (LGBT Adviser to Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham).

    We will confirm a date and time for the public meeting on LGBT teaching in schools very soon. In the meantime our initiative is receiving attention in the press as a positive way to address concerns. This is about opening up dialogue and providing clear and accurate information.

    Read the Manchester Evening News article HERE