LGBT+ Advice and Support

As part of our commitment to providing 'A fantastic future for all', we believe everybody at our school should feel comfortable enough to be themselves.  

LGBT+ Advice and Support

MEA Central is for everyone and we are committed to ensuring all students feel safe, respected and supported.

We challenge LGBphobic and transphobic bullying and provide support to students on an individual basis. Where additional help is needed, we can signpost to trusted wellbeing and youth support services.

Useful information:

The Proud Trust
The Proud Trust supports LGBT+ young people through youth groups, mentoring and peer support, with a strong focus on wellbeing and inclusion.

• Main site: â€‹https://www.theproudtrust.org/ 
• Youth groups finder: https://www.theproudtrust.org/about-us/young-persons-services/the-proud-trust-youth-groups

42nd Street

42nd Street provides free, confidential mental health and emotional wellbeing support for young people, including those who identify as LGBT+ or are questioning.

https://www.42ndstreet.org.uk/lgbtq-resources

Manchester Mind/Rainbow Mind

Manchester Mind offers mental health support and wellbeing resources, including specialist information for LGBT+ young people and families.

• Manchester Mind: https://www.manchestermind.org/ 
• LGBT resources page: https://www.manchestermind.org/lgbtqia-resources/
• Rainbow Mind resources: https://rainbowmind.org/lgbtqi-manchester-resources/

Help & Support Manchester (local authority hub)

Help & Support Manchester provides a directory of local services for young people and families, including mental health and LGBT+ wellbeing support.

https://hsm.manchester.gov.uk/kb5/manchester/directory/familyhub.page?familyhubchannel=5-7

Switchboard

Switchboard offers a confidential listening service for LGBT+ people who want someone to talk to.

https://switchboard.lgbt

Support within school
If a student or parent/carer has any concerns or would like to talk about wellbeing, identity, relationships or feeling safe in school, they are encouraged to contact their childs Year Team in the first instance. Year Teams are well placed to listen, offer support, and work with families where appropriate, ensuring that any concerns are addressed sensitively and in line with safeguarding procedures. We strongly encourage open communication so that students can be supported as individuals and helped to feel safe, respected and valued in school.