Professionals Resources
Resources for professionals working with LGBTQ+ young people.
1 page pdf resource
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Explanation of pronouns and examples of pronouns
SAYiT Young People's Expectations
The SAYiT young people discussed their expectations of people who come in to work with them. It is important that young people feel comfortable whenever they engage with other organisations or visit other sites.
Click the image to see the PDF.
This glossary has been produced by members of LGBTQ+ youth groups in England with Dr Lucy Jones from the University of Nottingham. We hope it helps you to understand the language used by many young LGBTQ+ people to describe their lives and their identities, and to support them through their journey into adulthood.
2 page pdf resource
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A-Z LGBTQ+ key terms and their definitions
2 page pdf resource
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Information on how to change your name and title
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Deed polls, statutory declarations, Gender Recognition Certificates
2 page pdf resource
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Information on the law and supporting LGBTQ+ students
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Considerations and best practice
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How SAYiT can support schools
A one page fact sheet explaining:
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What so-called conversion therapy is
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The signs to look out for
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Where to find more information
A resource from the Proud Trust
The trans inclusion toolkit is an in-depth and practical how-to guide for teachers and school staff, giving them all the information and tools they need to best support the trans and non-binary young people in their school.
A report for practitioners based on the findings of a research project looking at 16–24 year olds' understandings, experiences and practices of gender in the UK.
(The associated comic can be found among our resources for young people.)
24 page .pdf resource
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Sheena Amos’s Legacy
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Timelines of LGBT+, Sexual Health and SAYiT’s History over 20 years
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Words from our friends and our young people
1 page .pdf resource
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Poster for 11-17 youth group
To display in your school or youth setting
1 page .pdf resource
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Poster for 18-25 youth group
To display in your school or youth setting
1 page .pdf resource
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Top ten tips for parents and carers of LGBT+ young people written by our young people
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7 page pdf of LGBT+ organisations in South Yorkshire categorised by city
4 page pdf of faith and BAMER specific LGBT+ support groups
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A graphic with information about sexual health, contraception, myth-busting, and HIV.
A three-page resource about questioning your sexuality.
- What is sexuality?
- Facts & figures
- It's okay to be unsure!
- Useful websites
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Other Helpful Resources
Resources created by other organisations
38 page .pdf resource
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Terminology
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Recommendations
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Findings
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Next steps
24 page .pdf resource
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Toilets, Showers, Changing and Sleeping Arrangements
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Liaison and sharing information
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Residentials abroad
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Other considerations
29 page .pdf resource
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Why does our curriculum need to be LGBT+ inclusive
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Subject ideas
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Child friendly glossary
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Reviewing your curriculum
60 page .pdf resource
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The experiences of LGBT+ young people
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What the law says
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Recommendations
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Glossary of terms
