LGBTQ+
LGBT Charter:
At Marr, we strive to be as inclusive as possible both inside and outside the classroom. This year, we are working towards our Silver LGBT Charter, and hope to get all of our staff and young people involved through training, events and inclusive lessons. This will help us to make practical changes that will make our pupils feel more comfortable and ensure that our policies are in line with current legislation. The LGBT Charter rights are as follows:
You can read about the charter on the LGBT Youth Scotland website.
How to get involved:
Our LGBTQ+ Allies club meets on a Wednesday at lunchtime in the Library and is run by Mrs Ledingham, Miss Robson and Miss Keirs. Allies is a safe space for any LGBTQ+ young person or ally. Come along to make friends, plan events and promote LGBTQ+ inclusion.
To follow our LGBT Charter journey, follow the Allies Club on Twitter @MarrAllies or Instagram @marrcollegelgbtq
At Marr, we strive to be as inclusive as possible both inside and outside the classroom. This year, we are working towards our Silver LGBT Charter, and hope to get all of our staff and young people involved through training, events and inclusive lessons. This will help us to make practical changes that will make our pupils feel more comfortable and ensure that our policies are in line with current legislation. The LGBT Charter rights are as follows:
- LGBT people have the right to be themselves and to live free from prejudice and discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
- LGBT people have the right to be kept from harm and be protected from hate crime, bullying and other forms of violence.
- LGBT people have the right to be heard, treated fairly and their views and experiences taken into account.
- LGBT people have the right to be healthy, with equal access to healthcare, and the impact of prejudice and discrimination on health properly addressed.
- LGBT people have the right to form relationships, free from abuse and with equality of recognition.
- LGBT people have the right to privacy and information about sexual orientation and gender identity not disclosed to others, without consent to do so.
- LGBT people have the right to education that recognises diversity and implements programmes that seek to eliminate prejudice on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
- LGBT people have the right to be cared for free from prejudice and discrimination and in every setting.
You can read about the charter on the LGBT Youth Scotland website.
How to get involved:
Our LGBTQ+ Allies club meets on a Wednesday at lunchtime in the Library and is run by Mrs Ledingham, Miss Robson and Miss Keirs. Allies is a safe space for any LGBTQ+ young person or ally. Come along to make friends, plan events and promote LGBTQ+ inclusion.
To follow our LGBT Charter journey, follow the Allies Club on Twitter @MarrAllies or Instagram @marrcollegelgbtq