LGBTQ+ Youth Matter - Understanding Gender and Sexual Diversity in Young People Did you know...? ...once upon a time the colour for girls was blue and for boys it was pink? ...65% secondary school teachers have heard pupils use terms like "poof", "dyke"and "faggot" used in their schools? ...nearly half of young transgender people attempt suicide? ...many gender-variant young people hide their identity completely due to fear of bullying and harassment? This exciting and interactive full day course co-developed with young LGBTQ+ people will help you develop your ability to effectively support young people with their gender or sexuality. During this training day you should expect to: - Learn about a wide range of different identities and challenge some of your own perspectives - Understand some of the issues faced by LGBTQ+ young people in every day life - Engage in interesting and challenging discussions - Listen to the voices of young people - Develop your own practice The course is suitable for: teachers, social workers, youth workers, health professionals, counsellors, advice workers, learning mentors, support workers, engagement workers, volunteer co-ordinators or anyone that works with young people. For more information see our website: nolabelstraining.org.uk Next Training Day: Tuesday 7th June 2016 9.30am-4.30pm Hamilton House Bristol BS1 3QY Prices: Individual/Student: £70 Charity/Statutory: £100 Business/Company: £130 To book a place on this course please email: [email protected] nolabelstraining.org.uk