In-Person Courses
Please find below details of our current in-person LGBT+ awareness training offer for professionals, including course details. Any of these courses can be delivered in-house, and we are always happy to prepare bespoke training courses, to meet your exacting needs, if required – contact us at training@theproudtrust.org
FULL DAY COURSES
A one day training course, that will encourage practitioners to become more LGBT+ inclusive (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, plus other related identities), by
- Offering a deep exploration and explanation of current appropriate terminology across a range of identities;
- Giving real life examples of the experiences of LGBT+ young people, and those from LGBT+ families;
- Giving the skills, tools and knowledge to confidently and consistently recognise, challenge and prevent LGBTphobic language and behaviours;
- Discussing how to meet the legal, Ofsted (if you’re a school) and moral obligations to do LGBT+ inclusive work;
- Showcasing a series of age-appropriate and recommended resources for creating LGBT+ inclusive lessons or sessions, spaces and settings.
- Action planning for your organisation.
This course is aimed at, and is appropriate for, any person that works with children and young people, including youth workers, teachers and other school staff including SLT.
HALF DAY COURSES
A half day (three-hour) course that will encourage practitioners to become more LGBT+ inclusive (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, plus other related identities) by offering an exploration and explanation of current appropriate terminology across a range of identities. For a deeper exploration into practical tips for supporting LGBT+ young people, see our full day course.
A half day (three-hour) course focusing on the topic of gender identity and inclusion of trans (including non-binary) young people. This course will offer a full exploration of gender identity and the surrounding terminology, and encourage participants to explore what trans inclusion might look like in their setting.
90 MINUTE TWILIGHT COURSES FOR SCHOOLS
A 90 minute interactive presentation for you team that covers the basics of:
- LGBT+ identities.
- Appropriate and current language and terminology.
- Inclusion in your setting.
- Opportunity to have your questions answered.
This time and style of delivery can only cover the very basics. For more comprehensive learning, please see our other courses.
A 90 minute interactive presentation that will:
- Cover some of the popular and appropriate terminology used to describe different gender identities.
- Consider the visibility of different kinds of identities, and the impact of this.
- Explore the common myths and misconceptions about gender and trans identities.
- Begin to identify the ways in which you can make your practice more inclusive.
- Offer you signposting to useful resources and services.
This time and style of delivery can only cover the very basics. For more comprehensive learning, please see our other courses.